Daytona Beach, Fla. - The Embry Riddle Eagles marked 23 aces in their victory on Friday evening over Florida Memorial, 3-0, in their home conference opener at the ICI Center. The Eagles recorded the third most aces in a match in the history of the program.

The Eagles scored the first six points before the Lions got on the scoreboard. During the first game Marissa Gonzales marked four service aces, while Rachel Ridder tallied three and Janelle Marinos charted two. ERAU held FMU to 14 points in the first game, it was the second lowest opponent score of a first game this season. The Eagles held Mountain State to 11 points on August 31.

Game two provided more playing time for the eager Eagles off the bench. ERAU was leading 23-17 when Savannah Trakes served five points for the team, including four service aces. Jenni Nelsen logged five of her seven kills in game two.

Embry-Riddle closed the match by winning game three, 30-13. The Eagles were led by Ridder, who ended the evening with six aces and eight digs. She was assisted by Savannah Trakes who notched five aces and three kills. Alana Martinez led the team in kills with eight.

ERAU will return to action as they host the St. Thomas Bobcats on Saturday, September 15 at noon in the ICI Center.

ERAU 30 30 30
FMU 14 18 13
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