MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Trailing for just one point on Wednesday evening, the 13th ranked St. Thomas Women's Volleyball Team swept Florida Memorial University (25-11, 25-15, 25-17) in the first "Battle of Miami Gardens" matchup of the 2025-26 academic year. 
 
INSIDE THE MATCHUP: 
Final: #13 St. Thomas 3, Florida Memorial 0 
Records: #13 St. Thomas (11-3, 4-0 Sun Conference), Florida Memorial (0-14, 0-4 Sun Conference) 
All-Time Series: STU leads 33-4 
 

HOW IT HAPPENED:  

• STU scored the opening two points of the contest and never trailed during the first set, quickly creating a double-digit advantage at 17-4. 

• After trading points to start the second set, the Bobcats scored four-straight while holding the host without a run greater than two for the entire stanza. 

• Trailing for the first time in the contest after FMU scored the opening point of the third set, St. Thomas countered with a 7-0 run and kept the lead above five for the rest of the match. 

NOTEWORTHY: 

• Raya Mlyakova boasted 10 kills on a .500 hitting percentage on top of two assisted blocks and two digs. 

• Sofia Sanchez (20 assists) and Jennifer Montelus (18 assists) split the role of setter for the Bobcats. 

• Carolina Cruz added 14 digs. 

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE: 

• The Bobcats ended the match with 42 kills on a 319 hitting percentage, FMU tallied 273 on a .022 clip. 

• STU served five aces while the host logged five. 

• St. Thomas recorded 12 assisted blocks versus four assisted for Florida Memorial. 

• The Bobcats held a 37-36 advantage in digs. 

UP NEXT: 

The Bobcats host Ave Maria on Wednesday, October. 1 with first serve for the Sun Conference clash slated for 6:00 pm.