WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – The Florida Southern College beach volleyball team kicked off its 2026 season with a tri-match today, splitting results against a pair of competitive opponents.

The Mocs fell 1-4 to Palm Beach Atlantic in the opening match despite a strong effort on one court. They bounced back in dominant fashion, sweeping Warner 5-0 to close the day with momentum.

Palm Beach Atlantic Match Results:

• Maddie Kremer & Katelyn Nadeau def. Sydney Melcher & Ryla Bryant – 21-19, 21-9

• Katie Galligan & Angela Goggin def. Hailey Carefoot & Sarah Idler – 21-15, 21-13

• Isabella Muti & Mary Olivia Muti def. Sydney Corbett & Sofia Augusto – 21-17, 25-23

• Maggie Cox & Zoye Caroline def. Ella Pringle & Lauren Passaglia – 21-15, 21-17

• Peyton Baro & Cameron Ring def. Sophie Harris & Victoria Rushing – 16-21, 21-17, 15-6

Warner Match Results:

• Sydney Melcher & Ryla Bryant def. Ashlyn Fassnacht & Leah Cooley – 21-15, 21-17

• Hailey Carefoot & Sarah Idler def. Skye McDermott & Lydia Coggins – 21-14, 21-17

• Isabella Muti & Mary Olivia Muti def. Julia De Jesus & Imar Laboy – 19-21, 21-16, 15-10

• Ella Pringle & Lauren Passaglia def. Adeline Dumont & Reese Crossman – 21-12

• Sophie Harris & Victoria Rushing def. Nova Holmbeck & Ashlyn Anderson – 21-13, 21-6

The Mocs look to continue their strong start as they prepare for a tri-match at Eckerd College where the Mocs will face the Tritons and Webber International. The first serve is set for 9 a.m. against the Warriors in St. Petersburg, Fla.