Lira Pukl Verdel and Ula Gorjup earned Sunshine State Conference weekly honors after Lynn University women’s volleyball went 2-0 against Eckerd and Saint Leo. Pukl Verdel was named the conference’s Offensive Player of the Week, while Gorjup received Setter of the Week honors. The Lynn Fighting Knights improved to 11-2 overall and 3-1 in conference play.
Pukl Verdel led Lynn’s offense with 35 kills across eight sets, averaging 4.38 kills and 5.13 points per set while hitting .313. The sophomore outside hitter also recorded 22 digs, three service aces and four blocks during the weekend. The honor is Pukl Verdel’s second Sunshine State Conference Offensive Player of the Week award of the 2026 season.
Pukl Verdel opened the weekend with 22 kills, 13 digs and two aces in Lynn’s five-set comeback victory over Eckerd. She accounted for 25 points and helped the Fighting Knights rally from deficits of 1-0 and 2-1. The performance marked her second double-double of the season.
She followed with 13 kills, nine digs, three blocks and one ace in Lynn’s sweep of Saint Leo. Pukl Verdel had two errors on 26 attacks and hit .423 in the match. She finished with 16 points as Lynn completed its 2-0 weekend.
Gorjup directs Lynn’s offense
Gorjup totaled 88 assists across eight sets, averaging 11.00 assists per set. The junior setter added 18 digs, four blocks and two service aces during the two victories. The award is Gorjup’s second consecutive Sunshine State Conference Setter of the Week honor.
Gorjup recorded 52 assists and 15 digs against Eckerd for a double-double in the five-set victory. She then supplied 36 assists in three sets against Saint Leo, averaging 12.00 assists per set while adding two aces and three blocks. Her work helped Lynn average 14.25 kills per set across the two matches.
During the sweep of Saint Leo, Lynn hit .346 and committed nine attacking errors on 104 attempts. The result completed a conference weekend that moved the Fighting Knights to 3-1 in Sunshine State Conference play. Lynn will return to the road Friday, Oct. 2, for a 7 p.m. conference matchup against Rollins in Winter Park.
FSB Take
Lynn University women’s volleyball received major contributions from both sides of its offense during the 2-0 weekend. Pukl Verdel provided 35 kills and all-around production, while Gorjup organized the attack with 88 assists and earned her second straight weekly honor. Their performances give the Fighting Knights momentum heading into Friday’s match against Rollins.
Source: Original report