UTEP Beach Volleyball Splits Day One at Arizona Invitational

3/21/2025 8:00:00 PM

TUCSON, Ariz. – UTEP Beach Volleyball (9-7) split its duals on the opening day of the Arizona Invitational at Bear Down Beach, securing a 3-2 victory over Colorado Mesa before falling 3-2 to Central Arkansas.

Dual 1: UTEP 3, CMU 2

In the morning match against Colorado Mesa (11-6), the Miners secured the win with strong performances from the top three courts. Mila Popovic and Marian Ovalle delivered a clutch three-set comeback to clinch the win for UTEP.

Results (order of finish: 4,2,1,3*,5)

1	Krista Paegle and Paulina Acuna (UTEP) def. Gracyn Stresser and Ellie Ask (CMU)	21-18	21-13
2	Madison Hill and Ema Uskokovic (UTEP) def. Riley Daugherty and Lizzy Hood (CMU)	21-10	21-18
3	Mila Popovic and Marian Ovalle (UTEP) def. Barett Nolan and Ania Swartzendruber (CMU)	16-21	21-13	15-8
4	Taylor Scherff and Jessica Passi (CMU) def. Lauren Perry and Emma Schubert (UTEP)	21-16	21-5
5	Stormi Tadlock and Lauren Rohlwing (CMU) def. Mackenzi Davis and Reese Rich (UTEP)	16-21	26-24	15-11

Dual 2: UCA 3, UTEP 2

In the afternoon match, UTEP battled against Central Arkansas (9-9) but came up just short in another 3-2 decision. Hill and Uskokovic continued their strong play, winning their match in straight sets, while Lauren Perry and Emma Schubert added a victory. However, Central Arkansas claimed wins in three flights, including a tight three-set battle in the deciding match on court 1.

Results (order of finish: 4,2,3,5,1*)

1	Anna Linskey and Riley Melton (UCA) def. Krista Paegle and Paulina Acuna (UTEP)	18-21	21-16	15-11
2	Madison Hill and Ema Uskokovic (UTEP) def. Madelyn White and Kenzie Foley (UCA)	21-15	21-16
3	Callie Mullins and Katie Atkinson (UCA) def. Mila Popovic and Marian Ovalle (UTEP)	21-17	21-9
4	Lauren Perry and Emma Schubert (UTEP) def. Naya Tan and Reegan Siewart (UCA)	21-11	21-17
5	Liliana Irizary and Audrey Cathcart (UCA) def. Adriana Oporto and Katie Call (UTEP)	21-17	18-21	15-13

From Head Coach Daniel Foo

"It was a tale of two games. We fought well, and I was glad we were able to pull out the match against CMU. We didn't play our best against UCA and had some lapses in our game. I need to do a better job of preparing our players for the second match. We will continue to get better and figure things out."

Up Next

UTEP continues play at the Arizona Invitational on Saturday, March 22, facing host Arizona at 12 p.m. MT.

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