Austin Peay Beach Volleyball Splits Final Day of Austin Peay Classic

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The Austin Peay State University (APSU) beach volleyball team went 1-1 on the final day of the Austin Peay Classic, Saturday, at the Atkins Family Beach Volleyball Facility. The Govs began the day with a narrow, 3-2 loss to Central Arkansas, but later swept Tennessee Tech 3-0 to close out the tournament.

Why it matters

The Austin Peay beach volleyball team is looking to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season. This split performance shows the team's resilience and ability to bounce back from a tough loss.

The details

Against Central Arkansas, Emma Loiars and Cami Missig earned a straight-set victory on court No. 5, and Bailey Hope and Ashley Boswell fought for a 15-13 three/set win to earn the APSU Govs two points. In the later match against Tennessee Tech, Addi Hultquist and Jordyn Beneteau dominated their match, winning both sets 21-10. Hope and Boswell won in straight sets on Court No. 2, and Isabella Rusell and Grace Austin clinched the match with a three-set win on Court No.1, winning the final set 15-13.

• The Austin Peay State University (APSU) beach volleyball team competed in the final day of the Austin Peay Classic on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
• The Govs will face Southwest Baptist, Missouri State, Tennessee Tech, and Eastern Illinois next weekend to close the regular season with the Austin Peay Invite and Senior Weekend.

What’s next

The Austin Peay State University beach volleyball team is back home next weekend to close the regular season with the Austin Peay Invite and Senior Weekend. The Govs will face Southwest Baptist, Missouri State, Tennessee Tech, and Eastern Illinois.