CONWAY, Ark. – Austin Peay State University's beach volleyball team earned a 3-2 victory against Central Arkansas in its regular-season finale, Saturday, at the Beach Bear Sand Courts.
The Governors earned wins from their top two pairings for the third-straight match, as Anna Rita and Aurora Bibolotti paired together to earn a 21-16, 21-19 victory against UCA's Anna Linksey and Naya Tan. Kelsey Mead and Mikayla Powell then came back after dropping the second set to best UCA's Katie Atkinson and Brooke Kuball, 18-16 in the final frame.
The Govs' final victory of the morning came in a 21-17, 21-14 win, as Tristin Smith and Jillian Stein won against Madelyn White and Audrey Cathcart.
Up next, the Governors prepare for the 2024 ASUN Beach Volleyball Championship, April 24-27, in DeLand Florida. The full tournament bracket and the Governors' seeding will be announced at a later date.
Results vs. Central Arkansas
Austin Peay 3, Central Arkansas 2
1. Anna Rita/Aurora Bibolotti (APSUBVB) def. Anna Linskey/Naya Tan (UCABVB) 21-16, 21-19
2. Kelsey Mead/Mikayla Powell (APSUBVB) def. Katie Atkinson/Brooke Kuball (UCABVB) 21-12, 20-22, 18-16
3. Payton Sproule/Anna Collums (UCABVB) def. Jamie Seward/Riley Marshall (APSUBVB) 21-13, 19-21, 15-10
4. Liliana Irizary/Ella Weilert (UCABVB) def. Maggie Duyos/Payton Deidesheimer (APSUBVB) 21-8, 21-11
5. Tristin Smith/Jillian Stein (APSUBVB) def. Madelyn White/Audrey Cathcart (UCABVB) 21-17, 21-14
