NEW ORLEANS, La. – The Southeastern Louisiana University Beach Volleyball team split two matches to end its season opening weekend in the Green Wave Invitational Saturday afternoon at the White Sands Volleyball Courts.
Southeastern fell 3-2 in its first match against Oregon. Pairs
Andrea Da Silva/
Rachel Hartmann and
Mia McKinney/
Mia Sauers swept their power five opponents. The Lady Lions ended with a 3-1 edge over Spring Hill College to complete day two of the tournament. McKinney/Sauers dominated with two consecutive matches won by two set advantages to help the Lady Lions gain a split decision to close out its season opening weekend.
Saturday's Results:
SLU (1-3) will remain on the road travelling to Nicholls State Mar. 2 for two matches against Mary Hardin-Baylor at 12:30 p.m. before competing against New Orleans at 4:30 p.m. to close out the day.
DIGGIN' IT CLUB / S CLUB
Fans interested in becoming active supporters of the Southeastern volleyball program are encouraged to join the Diggin' It Club. Lion volleyball alums are encouraged to join the exclusive S Club, which is restricted to Southeastern athletic letter winners.
All membership fees and donations to both the Diggin' It Club and S Club (volleyball) are available for the exclusive use of the Southeastern volleyball program. Membership information is available by contacting the Lion Athletics Association at
laa@southeastern.edu or (985) 549-5091 or visiting
www.LionUp.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA
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