Palm Beach Atlantic Sailfish Split Saturday Matches at AVCA Small College Championships

The Sailfish finished pool play with a 2-1 record after splitting their two matches on Saturday.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 4:51am

The Palm Beach Atlantic Sailfish continued their pool play on Saturday as part of the AVCA Small College Championships. The team split their two matches on the day, finishing pool play with a 2-1 record.

Why it matters

The AVCA Small College Championships is a prestigious national tournament for smaller college volleyball programs, and the Sailfish's strong performance in pool play positions them well for the tournament's playoff rounds.

The details

In their first match on Saturday, the Sailfish defeated their opponent 3-1. However, they then lost their second match of the day 3-2 in a close battle. Despite the split, the Sailfish finished pool play with an overall record of 2-1, setting them up for the tournament's playoff rounds.

  • The Sailfish competed in pool play on Saturday, April 19, 2026.
  • The Sailfish won their first match 3-1 on Saturday.
  • The Sailfish lost their second match 3-2 on Saturday.

The players

Palm Beach Atlantic Sailfish

The volleyball team representing Palm Beach Atlantic University, a private Christian university located in West Palm Beach, Florida.

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What’s next

The Sailfish will advance to the playoff rounds of the AVCA Small College Championships based on their 2-1 pool play record.

The takeaway

The Sailfish's strong performance in pool play at the prestigious AVCA Small College Championships demonstrates the team's competitiveness and ability to compete at a high level against the top small college volleyball programs in the country.