SLU Closes Out Sandy Polk Invitational Undefeated

3/28/2026 9:40:00 PM

Southeastern extends its five match winning streak while sweeping conference rival McNeese and gaining a 4-1 victory over Tarleton State

LAKE CHARLES, La. – The Southeastern Louisiana University beach volleyball team finished 2-0 to end the weekend in the Sandy Polk Invitational Saturday afternoon at South Beach.

Southeastern (11-10, 5-2 SLC) extended its five-match winning streak on the road, closing out its first appearance in the Sandy Polk Invitational undefeated. The Sandy Lions started the day with a commanding 4-1 victory over Tarleton State (5-13). Pair five Elizabeth Hardouin and Genevieve Schubert have been a solid duo for the green and gold, securing a 21-13, 21-18 win over the Cowgirls. Hardouin and Schubert stand 10-5 on flight five while Makayla Hicks and Cadie Kusy continued the momentum for SLU with a dominant two-set victory.

The Sandy Lions proved to be a problem for Tarleton State as Mia McKinney and Maggie Paiva kept the pressure on the Texans with a 21-12, 21-13 win. Tarleton State regrouped as its pair two claimed a three-set victory to avoid the shutout. Mia Sauers and Gabriella Hrubanova stepped up for SLU to close out the match with a swift 21-16, 21-14 win over the Texans.

Southeastern returned to the sand to claim a tough 3-2 victory over McNeese (16-5, 4-2 SLC) to end the day. The Sandy Lions came out to a strong start against the Cowgirls, earning a hard-fought 19-21, 21-12, 18-16 win. McNeese regained its composure as its pair two secured a tough three-set victory and extended its momentum with another win for pair four.

SLU weathered the Cowgirls' storm as McKinney and Paiva took care of business with a dominant 21-17, 21-9 victory. McNeese refused to back down as it gained a two-set win for pair two, bringing the match down to the wire between the two programs, 2-2. Hrubanova and Sauers battled to seal the deal for the green and gold with a 25-23, 21-13 win against the Cowgirls.

The Sandy Lions swept McNeese on the road as they remained determined to carry mid-season momentum.

The green and gold will return home to the sand Wednesday, April 1 at 3 p.m. to host William Carey. The Sandy Lions encourage fans to support as Five seniors will be honored for Senior Day.

Saturday's Results:

Match 1: Southeastern 4, Tarleton State
	SLU	TSU	Winner	Score
1	Gabriela Hrubanova/Mia Sauers	Allison Bryant/Candace Cebalbs	SLU	21-16, 21-14
2	Ally Alfonso/Taylor Stockwell	Camilla Chun/Emily Kickers	TSU	15-21, 22-20, 18-16
3	Mia McKinney/Maggie Paiva	Bella Parayno/ Christian Mitchell	SLU	21-12, 21-13
4	Makayla Hicks/Cadie Kusy	Taylor Orris/Salome Galvez	SLU	21-18, 21-11
5	Elizabeth Hardouin/Genevieve Schubert	Angelina Linke/Sofia Benodele	SLU	21-13, 21-18

Match 2: Southeastern 3, McNeese 2
	SLU	MCN	Winner	Score
1	Gabriela Hrubanova/Mia Sauers	Kendall/Kenzie	SLU	25-23, 21-13
2	Carley Petty/Ally Alfonso	Tori Simming/Rylee Lansing	MCN	21-12, 21-15
3	Mia McKinney/Maggie Paiva	Bethanie Durant/Reese Russell	SLU	21-17, 21-9
4	Makayla Hicks/Cadie Kusy	Breanna Cagle/Gracie Beuveke	MCN	21-17, 17-21, 18-16
5	Elizabeth Hardouin/Genevieve Schubert	Bella Giarla/McKenna Malone	SLU	19-21, 21-12, 18-16

GOLDEN SAND CLUB
Fans interested in becoming active supporters of the Southeastern beach volleyball program are encouraged to join the Golden Sand Club. Lion beach volleyball alums are encouraged to join the exclusive S Club, which is restricted to Southeastern athletic letter winners.

All membership fees and donations to the Golden Sand Club are available for the exclusive use of the Southeastern beach volleyball program. Membership information is available by contacting the Lion Athletics Association at laa@southeastern.edu or (985) 549-5091 or visiting www.lionsports.net/sports/2026/1/29/golden-sand-club.aspx.

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