KINGSVILLE, Texas (Beach Volleyball) – Texas A&M University-Kingsville (4-5) threatened in three flights and the exhibition but Houston Baptist University (3-3) was able to take the first of three matches versus the Javelinas, 5-0, Wednesday afternoon on the Javelina Beach Courts.
Gabby Atchley and
Kelby Sprinkles took a 1-0 lead with a 21-17 victory in the first set but fell 22-20 in set No. 2, forcing a decisive third in flight No. 2. Tori Hinojosa and Kayla Armer were able to squeak past the duo, 15-12.
After winning 21-13 in the opening set in No. 3,
Kat Evans and
Kadi Shipman fell in the second set 21-16 before a close tiebreaker went to the Huskies 18-16.
The same fate for
Haley Hutchinson and
Maelee Sowa in No. 5 as the tandem fell in a close third.
In the exhibition,
Madeline Sims and
Marci Shipman returned the favor after falling 21-16 with a 21-16 victory. HBU took the third set 15-11.
In No. 4,
Morgan Broussard and
Madison Brabham nearly upset Danielle Wheeler and Taylor Livoti 22-20, 21-13.
Below are the results:
1. Jessica Wooten/Aeriel Horton (HBU) def.
Lexi Wick/Kyra Henderson (TAMUK) 21-10, 21-14
2. Tori Hinojosa/Kayla Armer (HBU) def.
Gabby Atchley/Kelby Sprinkles (TAMUK) 17-21, 22-20, 15-12
3. Bailey Banks/Melissa Fuchs (HBU) def.
Kat Evans/Kadi Shipman (TAMUK) 13-21, 21-16, 18-16
4. Danielle Wheeler/Taylor Livoti (HBU) def.
Morgan Broussard/Madison Brabham (TAMUK) 22-20, 21-13
5. Tiffany Thomas/Morgan McDaniel (HBU) def.
Haley Hutchinson/Maelee Sowa (TAMUK) 21-13, 15-21, 15-7
Ext. Madison O'Brien/Hannah Lewis (HBU) def.
Madeline Sims/Marci Shipman (TAMUK) 16-21, 21-16, 15-11
NEXT UP
The Javelinas head to Houston for the Third Coast Classic March 24-25.
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