Friday, October 16
Boca Raton, FL
5 p.m.
Tulane University
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Florida Atlantic
Green Wave Aims to Extend Winning Streak in the Sunshine State
Oct 15, 2026 | Women's Volleyball
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NEW ORLEANS – Off to its best start in conference play in program history Tulane volleyball (14-2, 6-0) will put its 10-match winning streak on the line as it battles Florida Atlantic (11-6, 4-2) and South Florida (4-12, 3-3) on the road this weekend. The Green Wave will take on the Owls in Boca Raton, Florida, on Friday, October 16, at 5 p.m. CT before making the trip over to face the Bulls in Tampa, Florida, on Sunday, October 18, at 12 p.m. CT.
The Wave extended its winning streak to 10 matches in a row last weekend by defeating Charlotte and UAB in Uptown improving to 6-0 in league play as well. The 6-0 start to conference action is the best in program history beating the team's 5-0 start in Conference USA in 2007. Last weekend the Green Wave recorded its eighth sweep of the season defeating the 49ers 3-0 on Friday night before downing the Blazers 3-1 on Sunday.
Senior Avery Burks earned American Conference Weekly Honorable Mention recognition for her performance over the weekend. She averaged an impressive 4.64 points and 4.14 kills per set while swinging at a .480 clip as Tulane defeated Charlotte and UAB. She also posted a career-high .652 hitting percentage with 16 kills in the victory over Charlotte.
Through six matches in conference play this season the Green Wave is averaging 17.90 points, 14.04 kills, 13.46 digs, 13.17 assists, 1.98 blocks, and 1.88 aces per set. Tulane leads the league in conference play in assists per set, kills per set, opponent kills per set (11.21), and opponent digs per set (11.88).
Tulane Against the Owls
The Green Wave enters the weekend with a 4-4 record all-time against Florida Atlantic including a 2-1 mark on the road. Tulane won the only meeting between the two teams last season 3-1 in New Orleans on November 7, 2025. Avery Burks and Zoe Rachow led the way offensively for the Green Wave in last season's win over the Owls as Burks posted 21 kills and Rachow tallied 39 assists. Meanwhile, Dayla Ortiz recorded 21 digs defensively.
The last time the Wave faced the Owls in Boca Raton, Florida, Tulane suffered a 1-3 defeat on November 17, 2024. Tulane's most recent victory over Florida Atlantic on the road came on September 16, 2016, by a final score of 3-2. The offensive leaders for the Green Wave in the win were Sarah Ray with 20 kills and Justine Bower with 54 assists.
The Wave versus the Bulls
Tulane trails the all-time series against South Florida 12-34 and holds a 6-20 record against the Bulls in Tampa, Florida. The Wave has lost the last three meetings against the Bulls dating back to the 2023 season including a 1-3 loss in New Orleans last season on October 12, 2025.
The Green Wave last defeated South Florida with a 3-0 sweep on the road on November 25, 2024. That victory for Tulane capped a five-match winning streak against UAB. Melissa Kolurbasi and Mackenzie Martin led the Wave with 12 kills each in the win while Katherine Crosley posted 31 assists and Jillian Dits recorded 11 digs.
Following the road trip to the Sunshine State this weekend, the Wave will return home to host Tulsa and East Carolina inside Avron B. Fogelman Arena in the Devlin Fieldhouse. Tulane will square off with the Golden Hurricane on Friday, October 23, before facing the Pirates on Sunday, October 25.
TICKETS
Season tickets are now on sale for the 2026 season at TulaneTix.com. For questions, please contact the Tulane Ticket Office at 504-861-WAVE (9283).
DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL TULANE ATHLETICS APP
Download the official mobile app of Tulane Athletics. Now, you can stay in touch with the Green Wave anytime and anywhere on your Android or iOS mobile device.
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For behind-the-scenes coverage, follow Tulane volleyball (@GreenWaveVB) on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
GREEN WAVE CLUB
Giving to the Green Wave Club provides Tulane Athletics with the resources student‑athletes need to excel in competition and in the classroom. Your support directly improves the lives of current and future Green Wave student‑athletes and enhances Tulane's competitiveness in intercollegiate athletics. Make a gift today by calling (504) 865‑5356, emailing greenwaveclub@tulane.edu, or visiting GreenWaveClub.com.
WATCH | LIVE STATS: TULANE-SOUTH FLORIDA
NEW ORLEANS – Off to its best start in conference play in program history Tulane volleyball (14-2, 6-0) will put its 10-match winning streak on the line as it battles Florida Atlantic (11-6, 4-2) and South Florida (4-12, 3-3) on the road this weekend. The Green Wave will take on the Owls in Boca Raton, Florida, on Friday, October 16, at 5 p.m. CT before making the trip over to face the Bulls in Tampa, Florida, on Sunday, October 18, at 12 p.m. CT.
The Wave extended its winning streak to 10 matches in a row last weekend by defeating Charlotte and UAB in Uptown improving to 6-0 in league play as well. The 6-0 start to conference action is the best in program history beating the team's 5-0 start in Conference USA in 2007. Last weekend the Green Wave recorded its eighth sweep of the season defeating the 49ers 3-0 on Friday night before downing the Blazers 3-1 on Sunday.
Senior Avery Burks earned American Conference Weekly Honorable Mention recognition for her performance over the weekend. She averaged an impressive 4.64 points and 4.14 kills per set while swinging at a .480 clip as Tulane defeated Charlotte and UAB. She also posted a career-high .652 hitting percentage with 16 kills in the victory over Charlotte.
Through six matches in conference play this season the Green Wave is averaging 17.90 points, 14.04 kills, 13.46 digs, 13.17 assists, 1.98 blocks, and 1.88 aces per set. Tulane leads the league in conference play in assists per set, kills per set, opponent kills per set (11.21), and opponent digs per set (11.88).
Tulane Against the Owls
The Green Wave enters the weekend with a 4-4 record all-time against Florida Atlantic including a 2-1 mark on the road. Tulane won the only meeting between the two teams last season 3-1 in New Orleans on November 7, 2025. Avery Burks and Zoe Rachow led the way offensively for the Green Wave in last season's win over the Owls as Burks posted 21 kills and Rachow tallied 39 assists. Meanwhile, Dayla Ortiz recorded 21 digs defensively.
The last time the Wave faced the Owls in Boca Raton, Florida, Tulane suffered a 1-3 defeat on November 17, 2024. Tulane's most recent victory over Florida Atlantic on the road came on September 16, 2016, by a final score of 3-2. The offensive leaders for the Green Wave in the win were Sarah Ray with 20 kills and Justine Bower with 54 assists.
The Wave versus the Bulls
Tulane trails the all-time series against South Florida 12-34 and holds a 6-20 record against the Bulls in Tampa, Florida. The Wave has lost the last three meetings against the Bulls dating back to the 2023 season including a 1-3 loss in New Orleans last season on October 12, 2025.
The Green Wave last defeated South Florida with a 3-0 sweep on the road on November 25, 2024. That victory for Tulane capped a five-match winning streak against UAB. Melissa Kolurbasi and Mackenzie Martin led the Wave with 12 kills each in the win while Katherine Crosley posted 31 assists and Jillian Dits recorded 11 digs.
Following the road trip to the Sunshine State this weekend, the Wave will return home to host Tulsa and East Carolina inside Avron B. Fogelman Arena in the Devlin Fieldhouse. Tulane will square off with the Golden Hurricane on Friday, October 23, before facing the Pirates on Sunday, October 25.
TICKETS
Season tickets are now on sale for the 2026 season at TulaneTix.com. For questions, please contact the Tulane Ticket Office at 504-861-WAVE (9283).
DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL TULANE ATHLETICS APP
Download the official mobile app of Tulane Athletics. Now, you can stay in touch with the Green Wave anytime and anywhere on your Android or iOS mobile device.
FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA
For behind-the-scenes coverage, follow Tulane volleyball (@GreenWaveVB) on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
GREEN WAVE CLUB
Giving to the Green Wave Club provides Tulane Athletics with the resources student‑athletes need to excel in competition and in the classroom. Your support directly improves the lives of current and future Green Wave student‑athletes and enhances Tulane's competitiveness in intercollegiate athletics. Make a gift today by calling (504) 865‑5356, emailing greenwaveclub@tulane.edu, or visiting GreenWaveClub.com.
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