The BENU beach volleyball squad delivered an impressive 4–1 team win, showcasing resilience and clutch play in multiple three-set battles. From top to bottom of the lineup, BENU's pairs demonstrated poise under pressure, turning tight sets into match-defining moments.
No. 1 Pair: Erickson & Drollinger Set the Tone
Taylor Erickson and
Sophie Drollinger opened the day with a straight-set victory, edging out Emee Fellens and Emily Casner. After taking the first set 21–18, the duo closed the match in a tense 22–20 second set, giving BENU an early momentum boost.
No. 2 Pair: Evans & Garey Outlast the Opposition
In one of the tightest matches of the day,
Amaya Evans and Nichole Garey fought through a back-and-forth battle against Jaiden Zeis and Jasmin Joseph. After splitting the first two sets 21–19 and 19–21, BENU's No. 2 team found another gear in the deciding frame, sealing the win 15–13.
No. 3 Pair: Robles & Nelson Rally for Another Three-Set Win
Alyssa Robles and Abby Nelson delivered yet another gritty performance. Despite dropping a nail-biting first set 24–26, the pair bounced back with a 21–19 second set. They carried that momentum into the third, pulling away for a 15–9 victory that added an important point to the team score.
No. 4 Pair: Moore & Burton Grind Out Their Victory
Janae Moore and
Ella Burton continued BENU's trend of toughness. After falling 15–21 in the opening set, the duo recovered to take the second 21–18. The decisive third set turned into a marathon, with Moore and Burton holding on through extended play for an 18–16 finish.
No. 5 Pair: Azzoz & Garey Close It Out
Haley Azzoz and Bella Garey rounded out BENU's dominant showing with a straight-set win. They edged Kapri Espinosa and Lilly Peterson 25–23 in a competitive first set, then secured the match with a solid 21–17 performance in the second.