Women's Beach Volleyball | February 23, 2024
Honolulu – The No. 1-ranked USC beach volleyball team (3-1) defeated No. 9 Hawaii (0-4) 5-0 and did not drop a set against the Rainbow Wahine at Queens Beach. Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Beach Classic on Friday, February 23rd.
The Women of Troy improved to 16-3 overall against Hawaii, improving to 26-3 overall in the Hawaiian Islands. The Trojans also ranked her No. 1 in the AVCA poll, improving to 137 wins and 15 losses.
USC clinched the championship with straight-set wins for alumni. Maddie Kriz and Grace Seitz For third place, they defeated Sydney Amitu and Riley Wagoner 21-14, 21-12.
The Trojans' first two-point win came from a second-place finish featuring twin graduates. audrey nurse and nicole nurse They defeated Kaylie Gragau and Caprice Lorenzo 21-10, 21-16, earning their 94th win as a duo. The Trojans improved to 2-0 with the sophomore winning 21-18, 21-18. Gabby Walker and madison white Courtroom 4 pits Anna Maidment against Sidney Miller.
Senior Olivia Bakos and graduated Ainsley Ruddell On the day, they defeated Sarah Burton and Pani Napoleon 21-14, 21-15 to improve to 2-0 and give the Trojans their fourth point. The No. 1 pair finished last with a senior U.S. player. megan craft and Delaney Maple They defeated Alana Embry and Jaime Santer 21-19, 21-14 for their 32nd win as a pair. She tied for 14th in program history.
The Women of Troy will play directly in one of two semifinal games set for 10:15 a.m. PT or 11:30 a.m. PT (12:15 p.m. or 1:30 p.m. PT). move on. USC's opponents have not yet been determined based on each participating team's final performance.
For more information about the USC beach volleyball team, complete schedule and results, visit USCTrojans.com/beach. Women of Troy fans can follow the team on Instagram and X @USCBeach.
USC differential No.1. No.9 Hawaii 5-0
Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Beach Classic
Queens Beach Honolulu, Hawaii
Friday, February 23, 2024
record: USC (3-1), Hawaii (0-4)
1. Megan Craft/DeLaney Maple (USC) def. Alana Embry/Jamie Santer (UH); 21-19, 21-14
2. Audrey Nurse/Nicole Nurse (USC) def. Kaylee Graggau/Caprice Lorenzo (UH); 21-10, 21-16
3. Maddie Kriz/Grace Seitz (USC) def. Sydney Amitu/Riley Wagoner (UH); 21-14, 21-12
4. Gabby Walker/Madison White (USC) def. Anna Maidment/Sydney Miller (UH); 21-18, 21-18
5. Olivia Bakos/Ainsley Ruddell (USC) def. Sarah Burton/Pani Napoleon (UH); 21-14, 21-15
Order of arrival: 2, 4, 3*, 5, 1
