ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Florida Southern (8-4) defeated Emmanuel (7-11) with a final score of 4-1. Florida Southern secured victories in four out of five matches to clinch the win.
At the top flight,
Sydney Melcher and
Ryla Bryant put a point on the board for Florida Southern, defeating Emmanuel's Leah Van Wyngarden and Faith Kelly in straight sets, 21-18, 21-15. In the No. 2 spot,
Hailey Carefoot and
Sarah Idler added another point with a commanding win over Alondra Rios and Maryn Barrow, securing the match 21-9, 21-9.
The 3s saw
Isabella Muti and
Mary Olivia Muti continue the momentum for Florida Southern, overcoming Aaliyah Lobendahn and Brooke Lee with a 21-19, 21-14 victory.
Ella Pringle and
Lauren Passaglia secured another straight-set win at the No. 4 flight, defeating Kaleigh Morawietz and Maisy Farrow 21-10, 21-8.
In a competitive match at the 5s,
Lily Schlageter and
Victoria Rushing faced a three-set battle against Emmanuel's Madelyn Banton and Lauryn Kroening. Despite a strong start, Florida Southern fell short, with scores of 21-9, 15-21, 13-15.
In exhibition play,
Sophie Harris and
Aubrey Wieser defeated Dree Coursey and Alexa Moran 21-13, 21-10.
Looking ahead, the Moccasins beach volleyball team will face Erskine College on Saturday, March 14, at 8 a.m. followed by Catawba at noon at Baker Beach Volleyball Complex in St. Petersburg, Florida.
