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HCU Beach Volleyball Delivers Strong Start at SLC Mid-Season Tournament
Huskies post 2-1 record on opening day, securing wins over Stephen F. Austin and Nicholls
Mar. 22, 2026 at 2:37pm
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The HCU beach volleyball team had a successful first day at the Southland Conference Mid-Season Tournament, winning 2 of their 3 matches at Sugar Beach in Youngsville, Louisiana. HCU defeated Stephen F. Austin 4-1 and swept Nicholls 5-0, but fell to Southeastern 3-2 in a close contest.
Why it matters
The Southland Conference is emerging as a hotbed for competitive beach volleyball, with the mid-season tournament showcasing the growing parity within the conference. HCU's performance highlights their ability to compete at a high level against tough conference opponents.
The details
Against Stephen F. Austin, HCU won on Courts 1, 2, 3, and 5 to secure the 4-1 victory. They then faced a tougher challenge against Southeastern, falling 3-2 despite earning points on Courts 1 and 2. HCU bounced back with a dominant 5-0 sweep of Nicholls to end the day.
- The Southland Conference Mid-Season Tournament is being held from March 19-22, 2026 at Sugar Beach in Youngsville, Louisiana.
- HCU competed on the first day of the tournament, Saturday, March 21, 2026.
The players
Hannah Foor
A member of the HCU beach volleyball team.
Olivia Zeigler
A member of the HCU beach volleyball team.
Grace Melnick
A member of the HCU beach volleyball team.
Paige Palmer
A member of the HCU beach volleyball team.
Dariya Tlevlessova
A member of the HCU beach volleyball team.
What’s next
HCU will continue competing in the Southland Conference Mid-Season Tournament on Sunday, March 22, with matches scheduled against New Orleans and McNeese.
The takeaway
HCU's strong start at the Southland Conference Mid-Season Tournament showcases their ability to compete at a high level against tough conference opponents, highlighting the growing competitiveness of beach volleyball in the region.
