Lady Lions Claim Home Victory Over Spring Hill

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Southeastern Louisiana University's beach volleyball team delivered a decisive 4-1 victory over Spring Hill on Tuesday, marking their first home win of the 2026 season. The win also snapped Spring Hill's five-match winning streak, demonstrating the Lady Lions' growing strength in the Southland Conference. The Southeastern team showcased strong performances across multiple pairings, with Makayla Hicks and Cadie Kusy, Mia Sauers and Gabriella Hrubanova, Genevieve Schubert and Elizabeth Hardouin, and Mia McKinney and Maggie Paiva all contributing to the victory.

Why it matters

This win is a significant milestone for the Southeastern Louisiana University beach volleyball team, as they continue to establish themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the Southland Conference. The victory over Spring Hill, who had been on a winning streak, showcases the Lady Lions' growing strength and competitiveness in the sport.

The details

The Southeastern team showcased strong performances across multiple pairings. Makayla Hicks and Cadie Kusy, recently named Southland Conference Pair of the Week, continued their winning streak with a commanding 21-17, 21-11 victory on court two. Mia Sauers and Gabriella Hrubanova secured a 21-12, 21-9 win, while Genevieve Schubert and Elizabeth Hardouin fought to a 21-18, 21-16 victory. Mia McKinney and Maggie Paiva added to the lead with a 21-13, 23-21 win.

• The match took place on Tuesday, March 18, 2026.
• Southeastern Louisiana University's beach volleyball team will compete in the Southland Conference Mid-Year Invitational in Youngsville, Louisiana, on March 21-22.

What’s next

Southeastern will now hit the road to compete in the Southland Conference Mid-Year Invitational in Youngsville, Louisiana, on March 21-22. Their schedule includes matches against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi and HCU on Saturday, followed by Stephen F. Austin and Nicholls on Sunday.