Wayne State 4 Park-Gilbert (Ariz.) 1

            Wayne State College defeated Park-Gilbert University of Arizona 4-1 Tuesday afternoon at Gene Autry Park in Mesa, Arizona.  The Wildcats improve to 2-0 on the beach season with the Buccaneers falling to 0-1.
            Three of the six matches went all three sets, including the opening two contests.
            Wayne State's #1 team of Hope Carter and Taya Bellar prevailed 18-21, 21-19 and 19-17 in a thrilling opening match.
            The Buccaneers evened the match with a three-set win in the #2 match over Alyssa Ballenger and Maddie Duffy.
            Kelsie Cada and Jordan McCormick gave WSC the lead for good in the #3 match with a 21-16, 21-9 victory.
            Jacee Weber and Elly Larson added to the Wildcat advantage with a 21-10, 21-15 win in the #4 match.
            The 'Cats closed out the match with a three-set win in the #5 match by Jessie Brandl and Isabelle Vacek.
            The extra match saw Jaci Brahmer and Lauren Jacobsen record a 21-11, 21-8 win.
            Wayne State will play two more matches on Wednesday in Arizona, facing Ottawa of Arizona and Arizona Christian University.      
 
Wayne State at Park-Gilbert (Ariz.) Beach Volleyball Results 3/9/21
 
Wayne State 4 Park-Gilbert (Ariz.) 1
#1 Hope Carter/Taya Bellar (WSC) def. Miranda Bacon/Jenifer Lauer (PARK) 18-21, 21-19, 19-17
#2 Autumn Wood/Elizabeth Clemit (PARK) def. Alyssa Ballenger/Maddie Duffy (WSC) 14-21, 21-19, 15-9
#3 Kelsie Cada/Jordan McCormick (WSC) def. Arielle Higgenbottom/Georgia Romine-Black (PARK) 21-16, 21-9
#4 Jacee Weber/Elly Larson (WSC) def. Jasmine Urban/Gabriela Morales (PARK) 21-10, 21-15
#5 Jessie Brandl/Isabelle Vacek (WSC) def. Cierra Bevilockway/Hattie Patton (PARK) 21-11, 11-21, 15-5
#6 Jaci Brahmer/Lauren Jacobsen (WSC) def. Avery Turk/Kylie Carmean (PARK) 21-11, 21-8