BIRMINGHAM, Ala. –Austin Peay State University's beach volleyball team dropped two games against UAB and North Alabama, Friday, during the first day of UAB's March to May.
The Govs dropped a 5-0 decision to UAB. Bailey Hope and Ashley Boswell pushed their match to a third set on Court No.2, but fell in an extended 17-15 third set.
The Govs then fell in a 5-0 match to North Alabama. Isabella Rusell and Grace Austin, Alyson Cooper and Emma Loiars, and Emily Freel and Addi Hultquist each pushed their match to a third set on Courts No. 1,4, and 5, but all fell in their third sets.
Next up, the Govs close the March to May with two matches on Saturday, with a match against South Carolina at 9:00 a.m., and a match against North Alabama immediately following.
Results vs. UAB
1. Olivia Stant/Jasmine Hass (UAB) def. Grace Austin/Isabella Russell (APSU) 21-11, 21-15
2. Pien Grooters/Lauren Cairo(UAB) def. Ashley Boswell/Bailey Hope (APSU) 21-17, 20-22, 17-15
3.Ava Knott/Olivia Chychrun (UAB) def. Jordyn Beneteau/ Cami Missig (APSU) 21-9, 21-10
4. Sadie Sharp/Claudia Stockard (UAB) def. Alyson Cooper/Emma Loiars (APSU) 21-12, 21-8
5. Amelia Sullivan/Isabel Day(UAB) def. Emily Freel/Addi Hultquist (APSU) 21-10, 21-9
Results vs. North Alabama
1. Audrey Gauthier/Selma Robinson(UNA) def. Isabella Russell/Grace Austin (APSU) 21-218, 16-21, 15-9
2. Paige Griner/Sarah Lewis (UNA) def. Bailey Hope/Ashley Boswell (APSU) 21-15, 21-10
3. Jennah Atchley/Brooke Bolden (UNA) def. Jordyn Beneteau/Cami Missig (APSU) 21-14, 21-13
4. Lucy Wedding/Hailey Benesz (UNA) def. Alyson Cooper/Emma Loiars (APSU) 21-18, 19-21, 18-16
5. Ava Goryl/Madeline McCabe (UNA) def. Emily Freel/Addi Hultquist (APSU) 19-21, 23-21, 19-17