No. 6 Beach Volleyball earns four ranked wins at Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Beach Classic

The No. 6 University of Texas Beach Volleyball team concluded the Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Beach Classic in Honolulu with a 4-2 record, highlighted by a decisive victory over No. 4 USC. This tournament performance included wins against three other ranked opponents: No. 7 Loyola Marymount, No. 9 Cal, and No. 16 Hawai’i.

Tournament Recap

The Longhorns faced a challenging start to the final day, falling to No. 2 Stanford in a 3-2 match. Despite the loss, Ella Keeven and Lily Davis secured a point for Texas on Court 4 with a three-set win (21-17, 16-21, 15-9). Stanford ultimately clinched the dual with a 21-13, 29-31, 15-8 victory on Court 3.

Texas rebounded strongly, defeating USC 3-2. Emma Grace Robertson and Savannah Thomas, along with Chloe Charles and Lily Davis, earned crucial points for the Longhorns. The match was ultimately decided by Brecht Piersma and Katie Hashman, who secured the win on Court 1 with a 21-18, 14-21, 17-15 victory.

Did You Know? The Longhorns collected four wins against ranked opponents during the Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Beach Classic.

The team’s performance demonstrates a capacity to compete at a high level against top programs. The close matches against Stanford and USC suggest a competitive edge and resilience within the Longhorn squad.

Expert Insight: Securing wins against multiple top-10 teams indicates a strong foundation for the Longhorns as they progress through the season. The ability to bounce back from a loss, as demonstrated against USC, is a valuable characteristic for sustained success in collegiate beach volleyball.

Texas will next host an Orange-White Scrimmage on Saturday, February 28th, at 11 a.m. CT at the Wright-Whitaker Sports Complex in Austin.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the final record for Texas at the Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Beach Classic?

The University of Texas Beach Volleyball team finished the tournament with a 4-2 record.

Which teams did Texas defeat during the tournament?

Texas defeated No. 4 USC, No. 7 Loyola Marymount, No. 9 Cal, and No. 16 Hawai’i.

Who clinched the victory for Texas in their match against USC?

Brecht Piersma and Katie Hashman clinched the dual on Court 1 with a three-set victory (21-18, 14-21, 17-15).

What impact will this tournament have on the Longhorns’ momentum as they head into the remainder of the season?