February 24, 2019

Beach Volleyball Competes Against the Best Teams in the Nation to Open Season

Although the team didn't win any duals, the Spartans were able to compete against some of the best teams in the nation to open their 2019 season.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The University of Tampa Beach Volleyball team went 0-4 during in its opening weekend at the Home2 Suites Hilton – Tallahassee State Capitol Invitational hosted by the Florida State Seminoles. On the first day of the tournament, the Spartans fell to No. 18 Tulane and No. 9 South Carolina, both 5-0. Then on Sunday, Tampa was defeated by No. 6 Cal Poly and No. 3 Florida State in a similar manner. Even though the Spartans did not win any duals, it was a great learning experience for the team, and as a second-year program, an impressive opportunity to play some of the toughest talents in the nation.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23

DUAL 1

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:

 Final: Tampa Spartans 5, No. 18 Tulane Green Waves 0

Records: Tampa (0-1), Tulane (1-0)

Location: Home2 Suites Hilton – Tallahassee State Capitol Invitational | Tallahassee, Fla.

Time:11:45 a.m.

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MATCH RESULTS:

1. Kaylie McHugh/Eva Torruella (TU) def. Sorrel Houghton/Julia Oswald(UT) 21-18, 21-12
2. Ashley Delgado/Lauren Orlich (TU) def. Katie McKiel/Valerie Rosequist(UT) 21-13, 21-15
3. Rio Frohoff/Haley Gibson (TU) def. Lexi Thompson/Rachel Rosequist(UT) 21-17, 17-21, 15-13
4. Addison Hermstad/Tarin Mergener (TU) def. Nylah Demps/Melissa Elias(UT) 21-15, 24-22
5. Gabriella Becerra/Ellie Leitko (TU) def. Natalie Gilbert/Erica Haslag(UT) 21-16, 21-14
Ext. Kilani Daane/Anna Chin (TU) vs. Marisa Beisner/Caroline Pomet(UT) 20-22, 21-17, unfinished

Match Notes:
Tampa 0-1
Tulane 1-1 (0-1 CCSA); National ranking #18
Order of finish: Doubles (5,6,2,4,1,3);
Home2 Suites by Hilton-Tallahassee State Capitol Invitational Match #3

DUAL 2

INSIDE THE MATCHUP: 

Final: Tampa Spartans 0, No. 9 South Carolina Gamecocks 5

Records: Tampa (0-2), South Carolina (1-1)

Location: Home2 Suites Hilton – Tallahassee State Capitol Invitational | Tallahassee, Fla.

Time:6:45 p.m.

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MATCH RESULTS:

1. Cadie Bates/Shannon Williams (SC) def. Sorrel Houghton/Julia Oswald (UT) 21-12, 21-12
2. Lydia Dimke/Katie Smith (SC) def. Lexi Thompson/Rachel Rosequist (UT) 21-12, 21-13
3. Franky Harrison/Carly Schnieder (SC) def. Valerie Rosequist/Katie McKiel (UT) 21-17, 21-13
4. Caroline Skaff/Hannah Edelman (SC) def. Caroline Pomet/Nylah Demps (UT) 21-16, 15-21, 15-12

5. Jess Vastine/Avery Davis (SC) def. Melissa Elias/Natalie Gilbert (UT) 23-21, 21-15
Ext. Lauryn Gillis/AJ Baumann (SC) def. Marisa Beisner/Selina Pfuner (UT) 21-13, 21-9

Match Notes:
Order of finish: Doubles (6,5,3,4,2);
Home2 Suites by Hilton-Tallahassee State Capitol Invitational

Match #7

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24

DUAL 3

INSIDE THE MATCHUP: 

Final: Tampa Spartans 0, No. 6 Cal Poly Mustangs 5

Records: Tampa (0-3), Cal Poly (3-3)

Location: Home2 Suites Hilton – Tallahassee State Capitol Invitational | Tallahassee, Fla.

Time:11:45 a.m.

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MATCH RESULTS:

1. Tiadora Miric/Emily Sonny (CPBVB) def. Sorrel Houghton/Julia Oswald(UT) 21-8, 21-10
2. Crissy Jones/Macy Gordon (CPBVB) def. Lexi Thompson/Rachel Rosequist(UT) 21-8, 21-5
3. Vanessa Roscoe/Brayden Gruenewald (CPBVB) def. Katie McKiel/Valerie Rosequist(UT) 19-21, 21-12, 15-12
4. Jayelin Lombard/Kassandra Wright (CPBVB) def. Melissa Elias/Nylah Demps(UT) 21-17, 21-18
5. Heather Pembroke/Sjea Anderson (CPBVB) def. Caroline Pomet/Erica Haslag(UT) 21-13, 21-13

Match Notes:
Order of finish: Doubles (2,1,5,4,3);
Home2 Suites by Hilton-Tallahassee State Capitol Invitational Match #10

DUAL 4

INSIDE THE MATCHUP: 

Final: Tampa Spartans 0, No. 3 Florida State Seminoles 5

Records: Tampa (0-4), Florida State (4-1)

Location: Home2 Suites Hilton – Tallahassee State Capitol Invitational | Tallahassee, Fla.

Time:5:00 p.m.

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MATCH RESULTS:

1. Payton Rund/Brooke Kuhlman (FS) def. Sorrel Houghton/Julia Oswald(UT) 21-11, 21-15
2. Alaina Chacon/Madison Fitzpatrick (FS) def. Katie McKiel/Valerie Rosequist(UT) 21-8, 21-9
3. Molly McBain/Kate Privett (FS) def. Lexi Thompson/Rachel Rosequist(UT) 21-12, 21-14
4. Ashley Robert/Lexi McKeown (FS) def. Nylah Demps/Melissa Elias(UT) 21-15, 21-16
5. Jenna Johnson/Avery Poppinga (FS) def. Natalie Gilbert/Erica Haslag(UT) 21-13, 21-14
Ext. Marisa Beisner/Caroline Pomet(UT) def. Bailey Reardon/Marielle Diaz (FS) 21-10, 21-18

Match Notes:
Order of finish: Doubles (5,4,3,2,1);
Home2 Suites by Hilton-Tallahassee State Capitol Invitational Match #13

UP NEXT:  The Spartans will open up at home on Friday, March 1 against Tennessee-Martin at 10:00 a.m., followed by a 2:00 p.m. dual against Coastal Carolina.

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