WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Palm Beach Atlantic volleyball team upset No. 2-ranked Barry 3-1 at Rubin Arena on Tuesday. 

The Sailfish showcased a strong offensive performance with a season-high 66 kills and a .319 hitting percentage. This victory completed the season sweep over Barry and marked the biggest ranked win for PBA since defeating the No. 2-ranked Concordia-St. Paul in 2015. The team secured the first two sets 25-19 and 25-18 before the Bucs claimed the third set 25-21. The 'Fish closed the match with a 25-22 win in the fourth set, highlighted by nine service aces.

Kaley Board led the team with a season-high total of 21 kills and added 22.5 points overall, hitting .385. Grace Reynolds was pivotal with 47 assists and served five aces, contributing significantly to the team's playmaking. Harper Stokes recorded 12 kills on a .391 hitting percentage and finished with 13 points. Nae Jordan posted a .500 hitting percentage with 12 kills, providing a strong offensive presence. Brighten came on strong late in the match, adding seven kills while hitting .636. The freshman came through in the clutch, earning the final point of the match for PBA. Maggie Patterson led the 'Fish with 10 digs as libero with Sofia Augusto right behind with nine of her own.

"Great work by our program tonight on a very well executed match," PBA head coach Jeff Huebner said. "Maggie was incredible in serve receive while we had so many hitters play really important roles at important times. Nae, Brighten and Kaley made great choices in and out of system, while really doing an awesome job of slowing down their best attacker. On the serving side, we had important key play from Brighten, Sav, Grace and Maggie that really put us in a position to be successful. Grace continues to show why she is one of the best setters in all of Division II. Senior Day on will be a great opportunity to celebrate some incredible volleyball players and people. Looking forward for the Fish Tank to be filled up!"

The Sailfish opened the first set with a strong performance, taking an early lead with a kill by Kelsey Rogers and an attack error by Barry's Varvara Osychenko. Jordan contributed significantly, adding multiple kills, including two consecutive strikes assisted by Reynolds, pushing the home team to an 8-4 advantage. Despite the Bucs' efforts to close the gap, the 'Fish maintained control, aided by a service ace from Reynolds and a series of effective kills from Jordan and Reynolds.

As the set progressed, the Sailfish extended their lead to 13-4, capitalizing on BarryU's errors and strong offensive plays. Lexi Berry's entry further solidified their position with a kill and an attack error forced on BarryU, closing the set at 25-19 in favor of the Sailfish.

The 'Fish surged in the second set, seizing control with a series of decisive plays. Reynolds played a pivotal role, assisting on crucial kills by Board, who recorded multiple points in quick succession. Additionally, Reynolds contributed two service aces that extended the 'Fish's lead. Despite BarryU's attempt to rally with several points, including kills by Veronika Eremeeva, the 'Fish maintained their momentum, ultimately closing the set with a 25-18 victory.

The Sailfish made a strong initial push in the third set, led by Rogers' opening kill and a series of successful plays by Board and Stokes, which gave them an early 3-0 advantage. Despite this, Barry responded by leveling the score at 3-3 and later took a narrow lead. The 'Fish fought back with significant contributions from Reynolds, who assisted in several key kills and service aces that tied the game at 17-17. However, Barry regained control, eventually closing the set with a 25-21 victory.

The Sailfish secured a decisive win in the fourth set, overcoming BarryU with a score of 25-22. The set featured a strong offensive performance from Board and Jordan, who both contributed key kills, with Reynolds providing crucial assists. Stokes also made significant contributions, tying and then leading the team during tense moments. Despite BarryU's efforts to stay competitive, the Sailfish closed the set with a final kill by Sedmack, sealing the victory and concluding the match.

After tonight's win, the Sailfish move into third place in the Sunshine State Conference standings. PBA hosts SSC foe Saint Leo on Saturday for Senior Day at 6 p.m. in Rubin Arena. PBA will also be honoring the 2015 PBA volleyball team, celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the team's NCAA Regional Championship and National Runner-Up finish.