SAN JOSÉ, Calif.—Seniors Haylee Nelson, Sarah Smevog, Allison Pereira and Kacy Hele made their final appearance at Spartan Beach Thursday as the San José State beach volleyball team split a pair duals, defeating Saint Mary's, 3-2, before falling to No. 16 Long Beach State, 3-2.
Hear from Coach Delainey Gregory after today's duals with Saint Mary's and Long Beach State. #SpartanUp pic.twitter.com/nbXh7hHktO
— SJSU VOLLEYBALL (@SanJoseStateVB) March 31, 2022
- Nelson and Jaida Ward went 2-0 on the day, winning straight sets against the Gaels, and needing three sets to win over the Beach, going 15-9 in the final set.
- Smevog and Madeline Boerstra went 1-1 on the day, defeating the Long Beach State pair in straight sets.
- Periera and Letizia Cammillucci won in straight sets over the Gaels.
- Hele paired with Siena Brewster in the sixth-spot and split their exhibition matches.
- The Spartans improved to 10-12 on the season.
How was your day?
— SJSU VOLLEYBALL (@SanJoseStateVB) April 1, 2022
Here are some highlights of ours!#SpartanUp pic.twitter.com/EUThhVv3HW
San José State competes next Saturday, April 9, in Sacramento with contests against Boise State at noon and versus Sacramento State at 2 p.m.
Beach Volleyball Match Results
3/31/2022 at San Jose, CA (Spartan Beach)
San José State 3, Saint Mary's 2
1. Haylee Nelson/Jaida Ward (SJSU) def. Chandler Cowell/Selbie Christensen (SMC) 21-19, 21-19
2. Jasmin Suarez/Jennifer Laird (SMC) def. Madeline Boerstra/Sarah Smevog (SJSU) 21-15, 21-15
3. Mia Schafer/Chloe Culver (SJSU) def. Makenna Joyce/Karmin Brown (SMC) 15-21, 21-18, 15-13
4. Aeriel Sundt/Hawley Harrer (SMC) def. Cheyenne Rice/Abby Alvarez (SJSU) 21-15, 21-17
5. Letizia Cammillucci/Allison Pereira (SJSU) def. Ella Sandt/Genevieve Bane (SMC) 21-14, 21-13
Exb. Siena Brewster/Kacy Hele (SJSU) def. Megan Chandler/Trinity Durfee (SMC) 17-21, 21-15, 15-11
Records: Saint Mary's 13-8; San José State 10-11
#16 Long Beach State 3, San José State 2
1. Haylee Nelson/Jaida Ward (SJSU) def. Skyler Germann/Alice Pratesi (LBSU) 14-21, 21-19, 15-9
2. Madeline Boerstra/Sarah Smevog (SJSU) def. Sydney Stevens/Katie Kennedy (LBSU) 21-16, 21-15
3. Nicci Reinking/Claire Newlander (LBSU) def. Mia Schafer/Chloe Culver (SJSU) 21-19, 24-22
4. Kenzie Holtz/Savannah Lyons (LBSU) def. Cheyenne Rice/Abby Alvarez (SJSU) 21-19, 21-18
5. Sophie Major/Christine DeRoos (LBSU) def. Letizia Cammillucci/Allison Pereira (SJSU) 25-23, 21-17
Ext. Haley Carrington/Holland Jackson (LBSU) def. Siena Brewster/Kacy Hele (SJSU) 21-5, 21-11
Records: #16 Long Beach State 9-9; San José State 10-12
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