BIRMINGHAM, Ala.– Austin Peay State University beach volleyball team opened the Blazer Beach Duals against the Tulane Green Wave, Friday.

The Govs struggled to find a rhythm against Tulane, with Jenna Panning and Brooke Moore nearly stealing a set from the number two pairing, but the Governors were unable to win a set against the Green Wave, falling 5-0.

The Governors will continue the Blazer Beach Duals with matchups at noon and 4 p.m., Saturday against Central Arkansas and Mercer.

Be sure to follow the Govs on Twitter at @AustinPeayBVB for updates throughout the weekend, and prep for the next matchups by checking out the Governors' Forecast.

Austin Peay 0, Tulane 5

• No. 1 - Mertz/McHugh (Tulane) def. Gerig/Gable (AP) – 21-10, 21-15
• No. 2 - Delgado/Frohoff (Tulane) def. Panning/Moore (AP) – 21-12, 21-18
• No. 3 - Nguyen/Mergener (Tulane) def.  Turner/Waite (AP) – 21-5, 21-8
• No. 4 - Hermstad/Chin (Tulane) def  Slay/Theiss (AP) – 21-11, 21-18
• No. 5- Orlich/Brennan (Tulane) def. Taff/Stitt (AP) – 21-13, 21-13
• Exh: Correa/Semeniuk (Tulane) def. Darland/Korfhage (AP) – 21-11, 21-11

The Governors' Forecast