JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville Beach Volleyball hosted a midweek doubleheader on Wednesday afternoon, splitting results with a decisive win over Wingate followed by a hard-fought loss to No. 16-ranked University of North Florida (UNF).

In the opening match, the Dolphins earned their first victory of the season with a dominant 5-0 sweep of Wingate. Jacksonville showcased consistency and control across all courts, winning each pair match in straight sets. Senior Emily Kubicsko and sophomore Claire Mrukowski led the effort on Court 1, defeating Amelia Talbott and Lilou Thieme (21-10, 21-13). Junior Kristina Nika and junior Morgan Perry followed with a commanding 21-16, 21-7 win at the No. 2 position.

The Dolphins continued their dominance with a strong showing from sophomore Hayden Garnett and junior Katie Martinez at No. 3. Graduate student Miller Reames and sophomore Kate Taylor delivered a steady performance at No. 4, while seniors Amanda Cunningham and Kelly Erhard closed out the sweep on Court 5. Freshmen Caitlin Cabrales and Kyelynn Swink also earned an exhibition win to round out the team's impressive start.

In the afternoon match, Jacksonville faced a formidable challenge against nationally ranked UNF. Kubicsko and Mrukowski battled on Court 1 but fell to the Ospreys' top duo (21-18, 21-13). The most competitive match came on Court 3, where Nika and Perry claimed the first set but were edged out in a tight three-set loss (19-21, 21-17, 15-9). Reames and Taylor pushed their opponents to a narrow 22-20 finish in the second set, while other pairs also showed resilience despite the 5-0 result.