Southeastern Louisiana University’s beach volleyball team achieved a 1-1 record on the opening day of the North Alabama Beach Ball tournament. The Sandy Lions made history by recording their most wins in a single season, improving to 15-13 overall and 5-2 in conference play. They won a hard-fought match against Central Arkansas with a final score of 3-2, highlighted by a pair of critical victories in the first and last matches. However, they concluded the day with a 4-1 loss to Missouri State, despite a strong performance from Elizabeth Hardouin and Genevieve Schubert, who secured the only win against the Bears.

By the Numbers
  • SLU achieved 15 wins this season, setting a program record.
  • Southeastern won its match against Central Arkansas 3-2.
State of Play
  • Southeastern stands at 15-13 overall and 5-2 in the Southland Conference.
  • They will face North Alabama next, in their final regular season tournament outing.
What's Next

The Sandy Lions will compete against host North Alabama on Friday at 9 a.m., wrapping up their regular season. This match could be pivotal as SLU aims to solidify its standings in the conference.

Bottom Line

With a promising season and a historic achievement, Southeastern is poised for a strong finish but must capitalize on their upcoming match to maintain momentum heading into postseason play.