MONROE, La. – The ULM beach volleyball team split its matches on the final day of the ULM Beach Invitational, falling to New Orleans, 3-2, before bouncing back with a win over Southeastern, 4-1, to go 3-1 in the tournament.
The Warhawks also recognized seniors
Audrey Brooks,
Kayla Gallant and
Elizabeth Moreland Saturday afternoon.
"This weekend was phenomenal," ULM director of volleyball
Charlie Olson said. "Not only did we have the opportunity to play on our home courts this season for a second time, but we also had the chance to recognize three seniors who have given so much to this program and our university.
Kayla Gallant,
Audrey Brooks and
Elizabeth Moreland embed what ULM Beach Volleyball represents. They are driven, kind, hard-working individuals who love their teammates and their school. Each of them earned wins today during their senior day, and we capped today off with a huge team win over Southeastern.
"Overall, our team went 3-1 on the weekend," Olson said. "We sincerely appreciate all the support from friends, family, students and athletes who came out to cheer on our squad. We look forward to closing out these last two weekends strong before we turn to the conference championships."
ULM plays at the Southern Miss Beach Invitational on Friday and Saturday, facing Southern Miss, Tulane, Spring Hill and UNO.
New Orleans 3, ULM 2
ULM found success on courts four and five vs. New Orleans, but the Privateers won the top three courts to take the match over ULM, 3-2, and take a 2-1 lead in the season series.
Abbey Bufkin and
Abigail Elder posted a win on court five to open the day, 21-19, 21-14, over Liz Gialanella and Valerie Vujnovich. Gallant and
Rylin Adams also won on court four, 21-5, 21-16, against Taylore Louviere and Hailey Melerine.
The Privateers picked up their first point on court three where Trinity Jackson and Alexa Spartz downed
Kaitlyn Nowak and
Avery Reynolds, 21-13, 21-17. UNO sealed the match on court two with a win by Maxine Walsh and Hannah Volpi over
Brooke Hoven and Moreland, 21-19, 21-13. The match wrapped up on court one as Lucie Pokorna and Ania Esarte topped Brooks and
Julia Blazek, 22-20, 21-14.
1. Lucie Pokorna/Ania Esarte (UNO) def.
Audrey Brooks/
Julia Blazek (ULM) 22-20, 21-14
2. Maxine Walsh/Hannah Volpi (UNO) def.
Brooke Hoven/
Elizabeth Moreland (ULM) 21-19, 21-13
3. Trinity Jackson/Alexa Spartz (UNO) def.
Kaitlyn Nowak/
Avery Reynolds (ULM) 21-13, 21-17
4.
Kayla Gallant/
Rylin Adams (ULM) def. Taylore Louviere/Hailey Melerine (UNO) 21-5, 21-16
5.
Abbey Bufkin/
Abigail Elder (ULM) def. Liz Gialanella/Valerie Vujnovich (UNO) 21-19, 21-14
Order of finish: 5, 4, 3, 1, 2
ULM 4, Southeastern 1
The Warhawks closed the home schedule with a 4-1 win over Southeastern, picking up three sweeps on the top three courts to help pick up the victory.
Gallant and Adams picked up the first point on court three, rolling past Jackie McGee and Hannah Brewer, 21-10, 21-15. Hoven and Moreland followed on court two with a 22-20, 21-13, win over Hannah Barosh and Michelle Mirarchi. Brooks and Blazek sealed the win on court one with a 22-20, 21-19, win over Jolie Hidalgo and Meagan Scuderi.
Bufkin and Elder pushed the lead to 4-0 on court five with a 21-18, 21-23, 15-13 win over Mabry Ward and Eryn Wilks. Southeastern earned its only point on court four with a 24-22, 21-23, 15-12, win by Ariana Hebert and Avery Carroll over Nowak and Reynolds.
1.
Audrey Brooks/
Julia Blazek (ULM) def. Jolie Hidalgo/Meagan Scuderi (SLU) 22-20, 21-19
2.
Brooke Hoven/
Elizabeth Moreland (ULM) def. Hannah Barosh/Michelle Mirarchi (SLU) 22-20, 21-13
3.
Kayla Gallant/
Rylin Adams (ULM) def. Jackie McGee/Hannah Brewer (SLU) 21-10, 21-15
4. Ariana Hebert/Avery Carroll (SLU) def.
Kaitlyn Nowak/
Avery Reynolds (ULM) 24-22, 21-23, 15-12
5.
Abbey Bufkin/
Abigail Elder (ULM) def. Mabry Ward/Eryn Wilks (SLU) 21-18, 21-23, 15-13
Order of finish: 3, 2, 1, 5, 4
