DALLAS – No. 15 Florida Atlantic beach volleyball’s Courtney Moon and Marketa Svozilova were named Conference USA Pair of the Week after going a perfect 2-0 this past weekend at the Unconquered Invitational. The duo earned wins against No. 7 Loyola Marymount and No. 3 Florida State, and nearly defeated No. 5 LSU but the match was abandoned due to playing only until decision because of weather.
The weekly honor marks the second career selection for Moon and Svozilova after earning their first weekly honor on April 13, 2022. The honor also marks the Sandy Owls fourth this season.
Moon and Marketa paired up for the first time this season, going a perfect 2-0 during the Unconquered Invitational this weekend in Tallahassee.
The duo opened the week with a dominant straight-set victory against No. 7 LMU, 21-14, 21-14. The pair was about to earn their second straight-set win of the season against No. 5 LSU after taking the opening set, but the match was abandoned due to the match being played to decision because of weather. Moon and Svozilova then closed out the weekend with a three-set comeback win over No. 3-ranked Florida State, winning 19-21, 21-17, 17-15.
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The Sandy Owls will close out the regular season this weekend as they host the Battle of the Beach Burrow on April 15 in Boca Raton.
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