TAMPA, Fla. – The No. 19 University of West Florida volleyball team secured a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Florida Southern on Friday afternoon inside the Bob Martinez Athletics Center. The Argonauts improved to 7-2 on the season with the win, taking sets by scores of 25-23, 25-20, 23-25, and 25-20.
 
West Florida's balanced offensive attack was led by Emily Breazeale and Liberty McLean, who each tallied 14 and 13 kills, respectively, combining for 28 of UWF's 58 kills on the day. Kumara Flanagain added 13 kills of her own, swinging at a .276 clip to provide consistent production at the net. Setter Gabi Moulton ran the offense efficiently with 48 assists and chipped in eight digs to pace the Argonaut attack.
 
On the defensive end, libero Maddie Mire anchored the back row with a team-high 21 digs, while Ana Colon contributed 16 digs and nine kills for a well-rounded performance. UWF's defensive effort limited Florida Southern to a .147 hitting percentage, forcing 41 errors across four sets. The Argonauts also out-dug the Moccasins 74-52, showcasing their strong floor defense
 
The Argos are back in action tomorrow at 3:00 p.m. Central Time where they will take on No. 3 Tampa. Live stats will be available on GoArgos.com.
 
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