Paradise Brew 9/1: So Long, Summer!

Happy Labor Day, FAU Family. Welp, it’s the unofficial end of summer, but there’s no need to be sad, as this also means the beginning of some of the best Florida Atlantic sports. Plus, we live in Paradise, so…

Enjoy this sip of Brew on this Labor Day holiday, as we’ll be back with your piping hot, venti-sized edition on Wednesday. Until then, enjoy your beach sunset, cornhole tournament, or (insert your favorite holiday entertainment here)! And, remember, when it comes to grilling most things, it’s all about “low and slow.”

What else do we have mixed into today’s Brew? Check it out below!

🏈 Touchdowns For Charity Announcement
🏐 Volleyball Earns Straight Sweep on Saturday
⚽️ Soccer Gets the 2-1 Win Over Lipscomb!
🦉 And much, much more

🔼 The Lethal Sloane-Sydney Combo Strikes Again. Behind two first-half goals, the Florida Atlantic women's soccer team defeated Lipscomb in a 2-1 victory on Sunday afternoon at FAU Soccer Stadium.

The Owls (1-4-1) picked up their first victory of the season, holding the Bisons (2-2-1) scoreless for the first half and tacking on two goals of their own. 

For the third consecutive game, the Owls found the scoreboard first. Twenty-three minutes in, a free kick led to a Sloane Young score off the assist from Sydney Neira. Young takes the team lead in goals, and Neira takes the lead in assists, each now with two on the season.

🔼 They Mounted the Offensive (and Defensive!). The Florida Atlantic volleyball team bounced back in a big way on Saturday, earning an impressive straight-set sweep over the Western Carolina Catamounts in the Florida Atlantic Invitational finale.

The Owls dominated the match offensively and defensively. Anna Hartman led the Owls' attack, recording a game-best 12 kills on an incredible .667 clip. Kayla Richardson and Olivia Hart also recorded double-figure offensive performances on the day, with Richardson recording 11 kills, hitting .500, and Hart tallying 10 kills on the day. Defensively, Isabelle Northam led the Owls' back row, recording a game-leading 18 digs, while Madison Dyer led the way for the Owls at the net, posting a game-best six blocks.

🔼 Football For a Cause. Flagler Credit Union and Florida Atlantic Athletics have announced a "Touchdowns for Charity" initiative to support our local Boca Raton community. For every touchdown scored by the Owls this season, Flagler Credit Union will donate $200 towards the Power of Sports, a local charity established to help overcome financial barriers to make sport more accessible.

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🔼 Onward and Upward. The Florida Atlantic football team opened the 2025 season with a 39-7 loss to Maryland on Saturday afternoon.

Hagerty Family Head Football Coach Zach Kittley said following his head coaching debut: "I'm extremely proud of our guys. We fought the whole game, we didn't give up even though we were in tough situations there.”

Season Home Opener Deets:

Saturday, Sept. 6
🏈 Football vs. Florida A&M @ 6 p.m. TV: ESPN+ | Radio: Fox Sports 640 South Florida | Tickets

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Tuesday, Sept. 2
🏐 Volleyball vs. North Florida @ 5 p.m. | Watch Live | Live Stats

Thursday, Sept. 4
⚽️ Women’s Soccer @ Jacksonville @ 7 p.m.
⚽️ Men’s Soccer vs. North Florida @ 7 p.m. TV: ESPN+ | Watch

Friday, Sept. 5
🏐 Volleyball vs. Marshall @ noon (Ann Arbor, Michigan)
🏐 Volleyball vs. Michigan @ 7 p.m. (Ann Arbor, Michigan) | Live Stats

Saturday, Sept. 6
🏐 Volleyball vs. Southern Indiana @ noon (Ann Arbor, Michigan) 
🏈 Football vs. Florida A&M @ 6 p.m. TV: ESPN+ | Radio: Fox Sports 640 South Florida | Tickets

Sunday, Sept. 7
⛳️ Men’s Golf @ Myrtle Beach Golf Trips Intercollegiate
⚽️ Women’s Soccer vs. Florida State @ noon TV: ESPN+ | Watch Live | Live Stats
⚽️ Men’s Soccer vs. North @ Stetson @ 6 p.m. | Watch

🦉 Go here for the complete Florida Atlantic University Athletics Calendar

🦉 Happy Labor Day, Owl Fam!