Gallery: Volleyball wins four straight at home during weekend

Sweep gives host Owls Invitational tournament title

Volleyball kicked off the 2015 season at home, hosting the FAU Invitational tournament and taking the title after beating Bethune-Cookman University, Binghamton and Georgia Southern University.

The Owls did not lose a single set in the tourney, and start the season undefeated for the first time since 2010. Their next tournament will be at Lipscomb in Tennessee on September 4 and 5.

Check out some of this weekend’s best moments below:

Katie Bange (13) of Georgia Southern jumps up for a spike during the first set against the Owls Saturday night. Max Jackson | Staff Photographer Katie Bange (13) of Georgia Southern jumps up for a spike during the first set against the Owls Saturday night. Max Jackson | Staff Photographer

The Owl’s celebrate after a successful volley against Stetson on Friday night. Max Jackson | Staff Photographer The Owl’s celebrate after a successful volley against Stetson on Friday night. Max Jackson | Staff Photographer

Genesis Viera (1) bumps the ball to a teammate during the Saturday match versus Georgia Southern. Max Jackson | Staff Photographer Genesis Viera (1) bumps the ball to a teammate during the Saturday match versus Georgia Southern. Max Jackson | Staff Photographer

Junior outside hitter Maja Ristic (13), junior libero Nathalie Rosado (6) and senior outside hitter Kristina Rankovic (33) set up before Georgia Southern University serves during the FAU Invitational tournament. Ryan Lynch | Sports Editor Junior outside hitter Maja Ristic (13), junior libero Nathalie Rosado (6) and senior outside hitter Kristina Rankovic (33) set up before Georgia Southern University serves during the FAU Invitational tournament. Ryan Lynch | Sports Editor

Senior middle blocker Brittany Brown spikes the ball past two Eagles defenders during the first set of their match during the FAU Invitational tournament. Ryan Lynch | Sports Editor Senior middle blocker Brittany Brown spikes the ball past two Eagles defenders during the first set of their match during the FAU Invitational tournament. Ryan Lynch | Sports Editor

Nathalie Rosado gets back up after attempting to save a volley during the second set of the Owls match versus GSU on Saturday night. Ryan Lynch | Sports Editor Nathalie Rosado gets back up after attempting to save a volley during the second set of the Owls match versus GSU on Saturday night. Ryan Lynch | Sports Editor

Middle blocker Brittney Brown (left) and opposite hitter Gabrielle Dixon (right) celebrate after earning a point for the Owls. Mohammed F Emran | Staff Photographer Middle blocker Brittney Brown (left) and opposite hitter Gabrielle Dixon (right) celebrate after earning a point for the Owls. Mohammed F Emran | Staff Photographer

Opposite hitter Gabrielle Dixon blocks a Stetson scoring attempt on Friday during the FAU Invitational tournament. Mohammed F Emran | Staff Photographer Opposite hitter Gabrielle Dixon blocks a Stetson scoring attempt on Friday during the FAU Invitational tournament. Mohammed F Emran | Staff Photographer

The Owls celebrate after earning the final point to sweep the Stetson Hatters in the second game of the FAU Invitational tournament. Mohammed F Emran | Staff Photographer The Owls celebrate after earning the final point to sweep the Stetson Hatters in the second game of the FAU Invitational tournament. Mohammed F Emran | Staff Photographer