JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Austin Peay State University's beach volleyball team wrapped up Day 2 of the Atlantic Sun Conference Crossover with losses to Jacksonville and FGCU on Saturday.
Against Jacksonville, the Govs picked up wins at the No. 1 and No. 4 pairings. Grace Austin and Jordan Morris claimed a hard-fought three-set victory at the top position, while Alyson Cooper and Jordyn Beneteau added another three-set win in the No. 4 pairing. Despite these efforts, Jacksonville secured wins in the remaining matchups to take the 3-2 victory.
In the afternoon match against FGCU, the Govs were unable to find their rhythm, falling 5-0 as the Eagles swept all five pairings in straight sets.
Austin Peay returns to action April 4 at the ASUN North Tournament in Richmond, KY.
Results vs. Jacksonville
Jacksonville 3, Austin Peay 2
- Grace Austin/Jordan Morris (APSU) def. Emily Kubicsko/Claire Mrukowski (JU) 21-15, 21-16, 15-10
- Morgan Perry/Katie Martinez (JU) def. Anna Kate Clark/Emily Freel (APSU) 21-11, 21-12
- Hayden Garnett/Kristina Nika (JU) def. Alyson Cooper/Jordyn Beneteau (APSU) 21-8, 21-12
- Alyson Cooper/Jordyn Beneteau (APSU) def. Amanda Cunningham/Kelly Erhard (JU) 21-18, 21-18, 15-11
- Meredith Mrukowski/Caitlin Cabrales (JU) def. Angelena Greene/Emma Loiars (APSU) 22-20, 21-15
Results vs. Florida Gulf Coast
FGCU 5, Austin Peay 0
- Kaitlyn Luebbers/Nicole De Oliveira (FGCU) def. Grace Austin/Jordan Morris (APSU) 21-12, 21-11
- Alexis Keeter/Ava Lilliquist (FGCU) def. Anna Kate Clark/Emily Freel (APSU) 21-8, 21-12
- Jaci Carpenter/Emma Soncrant (FGCU) def. Alyson Cooper/Jordyn Beneteau (APSU) 21-11, 21-5
- Andrea Dietz/Mia Thompson (FGCU) def. Gabriella Mackenzie/Bailey Lasater (APSU) 21-14, 21-18
- Erin Miller/Sydney Majick (FGCU) def. Angelena Greene/Emma Loiars (APSU) 21-12, 21-10
