Glendale, AZ - The Arizona Christian University Beach Volleyball team (5-9) continued their season with three games against non conference opponents on Thursday and Friday. The Firestorm dropped their fist two contests to DII Wayne State and D1 Missouri State before snapping a seven game losing streak with a 5-0 victory over the other ACU, D1 Abilene Christian.
ACU vs. Wayne State:
Wayne State 5, Arizona Christian 0
1. Lauren Jacobsen/Taya Beller (WSC) def. Aubri Green/Brianna Boeckman (ACU) 21-13, 21-17
2. Kelsie Cada/Jordan McCormick (WSC) def. Misty McCall/Railey Dykstra (ACU) 21-14, 21-12
3. Rachel Walker/Jazlin DeHaan (WSC) def. Amaya Brown/Sydney Shaw (ACU) 21-9, 21-18
4. Jessie Brandl/Isabelle Vacek (WSC) def. CeAirra Bowman/Anna Kate Clark (ACU) 21-5, 21-16
5. Ally Beresford/Brooke Peltz (WSC) def. Jennafer Oakley/Delaney Gill (ACU) 21-14, 21-17
ACU vs. Missouri State
Missouri State 5, Arizona Christian 0
1. Tylar Garrett/Chloe Filipski (MSU) def. Aubri Green/Brianna Boeckman (ACU) 21-14, 14-21, 16-14
2. Grace Cook/Chloe Tome (MSU) def. Misty McCall/Railey Dykstra (ACU) 21-7, 21-9
3. Grayson Hall/Becca Bach (MSU) def. Amaya Brown/Sydney Shaw (ACU) 21-16, 21-17
4. Brooke Plessner/Kaeli Kristensen (MSU) def. CeAirra Bowman/Anna Kate Clark (ACU) 21-11, 21-18
5. Parker McAllen/Olivia Rattler (MSU) def. Jenna Oakley/Delaney Gill (ACU) 21-16, 21-17
ACU vs. Abilene Christian
Arizona Christian 5, Abilene Christian 0
1. Aubri Green/Brianna Boeckman (ACU) def. Madison Lawler/Breanna Box (ACTX) 21-11, 21-12
2. Misty McCall/Railey Dykstra (ACU) def. Braden Bossier/Bryley Steinhilber (ACTX) 21-10, 19-21, 15-10
3. Amaya Brown/Sydney Shaw (ACU) def. Sarah Nading/Logan Browning (ACTX) 21-19, 23-21
4. CeAirra Bowman/Anna Kate Clark (ACU) def. Brittney Roberts/Emily Van Dyke (ACTX) 17-21, 21-12, 15-12
5. Jenna Oakley/Delaney Gill (ACU) def. Claire Dunn/Jada Birkel (ACTX) 21-12, 21-16
Thoughts from Coach:
After the match head coach Sarah Blomgren stated, "Very proud of our team's fight and ability to bounce back after a long run of losses. We have been putting in emotional work to invest in our culture and that will continue to reveal itself in the way we play!"
Up Next:
The Firestorm continue with GSAC play at home as they take on rival OUAZ on March 18 at 5:00 pm at Victory Lanes Sports Complex. Seniors will be honored before the contest.
