Box Score MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. | Florida Memorial University played a hard-fought match against No. 9 St. Thomas in the final round of the Battle of Miami Gardens.

The Lions kept pace with the Bobcats all match long, with the highlight coming in the third set. The Lions dominated set three, taking a 25-20 win over their crosstown rivals. While they lost 3-1 (15-25, 14-25, 25-20, 8-25), the team showed heart all night long, earning their first set win since the season opener on August 25.

Junior Isabella Cardona led in kills with nine, followed by junior L'fe Roberts with seven. Junior Serena Edwards had a hat trick of aces, while senior Dianeyra Zapata Jimenez scored a pair of aces. Sophomore Tatiana Maddox finished the day with a team-leading four blocks , while senior Carolina Alonso led in assists with 17. On defense, Edwards led the way in digs with 12.

The loss drops FMU to 0-19 on the year and 0-11 in conference play.

FMU returns to action Wednesday, November 4 for senior night against Keiser. First serve is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the FMU Wellness Center. Purchase tickets using this link, and students who show their student ID get free entry.

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