TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Jacksonville Beach Volleyball faced a stiff test on Saturday at the FSU Tournament, falling 5-0 to No. 8 LMU before coming up just short in another tight battle with Southern Miss, 3-2.
The Dolphins opened the day against one of the nation's top teams in LMU, competing tightly across multiple courts against the No. 8 Lions. Jacksonville challenged early, particularly at the top flights, but LMU ultimately used its depth to secure the sweep.
In the afternoon, the Dolphins responded with a much stronger showing, pushing Southern Miss to the brink for the second straight day.
Megan Hair and
Claire Mrukowski set the tone at the No. 1 spot, grinding out a three-set win, 18-21, 21-16, 15-8.
Morgan Perry and
Kate Taylor followed with another clutch performance at No. 4, bouncing back after dropping the second set to take the decider, 15-12.
With the dual hanging in the balance, Southern Miss claimed the remaining courts in tightly contested matches, including multiple three-set decisions, to secure the 3-2 victory.
Match Results
#8 LMU 5, Jacksonville 0
1. Stevenson/Pellova (LMU) def.
Megan Hair /
Claire Mrukowski (JU) 21-19, 21-15
2. Hooker/Piret (LMU) def.
Avery Kliethermes /
Breanna McDonough (JU) 24-22, 21-15
3. Rabitsch/Trailovic (LMU) def.
Kyelynn Swink /
Jamie Seward (JU) 21-13, 21-14
4. Schackel/Johnson (LMU) def.
Morgan Perry /
Kate Taylor (JU) 21-15, 21-8
5. Davis/McAllister (LMU) def.
Katie Martinez /
Maddie Fiedler (JU) 21-18, 21-12
Southern Miss 3, Jacksonville 2
1.
Megan Hair /
Claire Mrukowski (JU) def. Dennis/McAda (USM) 18-21, 21-16, 15-8
2. Lewis/Michalska (USM) def.
Jamie Seward /
Kyelynn Swink (JU) 21-17, 17-21, 13-15
3. Gurgel Bahia/Adamsone (USM) def.
Avery Kliethermes /
Breanna McDonough (JU) 17-21, 21-17, 17-15
4.
Morgan Perry /
Kate Taylor (JU) def. Corcoz/Do (USM) 21-13, 17-21, 15-12
5. Grigoreva/White (USM) def.
Maddie Fiedler /
Katie Martinez (JU) 21-16, 21-17
The Dolphins return to action next weekend in Boca Raton, Florida for a tournament hosted by Florida Atlantic. They currently sit at 14-14 and are two wins away from the program record in wins during a regular season, with four games remaining.
