Eckerd swept Rollins 25-22, 25-16, 25-22 in Sunshine State Conference play, recovering from an early deficit in the first set and holding off two Tars rallies in the third. Robinson Repass led Rollins with nine kills and a .643 hitting percentage.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: 25-22, 25-16, 25-22.
  • Rollins: 11-18 overall, 4-14 in conference play.
  • Eckerd: 17-12 overall, 9-9 in conference play.
  • Repass: 9 kills, .643 hitting percentage and 3 block assists.
Yes, But

Rollins showed fight, building a 13-7 lead in the opener and twice closing within two points in the third. But Eckerd finished each set strongly, including a four-point run late in the third to reach match point.

What's Next

Rollins returns home Friday, Nov. 13, to host Barry at 6 p.m. at Warden Arena for Parents’ Day.

Bottom Line

The Tars generated promising stretches but couldn’t sustain them; turning those rallies into set-closing runs is the challenge ahead.