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Sandy Tigs Struggle at Texas Invitational, Go 0-4
LSU Beach Volleyball team faces tough competition, looks to rebound at home tournament
Mar. 29, 2026 at 12:35am
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The No. 12 LSU Beach Volleyball team had a tough weekend at the Texas Invitational, going 0-4 against some of the top teams in the country. The Sandy Tigs fell to No. 10 Long Beach State and No. 3 USC, with head coach Russell Brock noting that the team struggled to maintain their best play throughout the matches.
Why it matters
This tournament was an important early-season test for the LSU squad, who are looking to build momentum heading into the home stretch of the season and their conference championship tournament. The 0-4 record highlights areas the team needs to improve on to compete with the nation's elite programs.
The details
Against Long Beach State, LSU secured wins on Courts 4 and 5 but dropped the other three matches to fall 2-3. In the matchup with USC, the Trojans swept the Sandy Tigs 5-0. Several LSU pairs, including Sprecher/McGatlin, Martin/Finlason, and O'Gorman/Lagemann, battled but ultimately came up short against their highly ranked opponents.
- The Texas Invitational took place on March 28, 2026.
- LSU will have a bye next weekend before hosting the Battle on the Bayou Invitational on April 10-11, 2026.
The players
Russell Brock
Head coach of the LSU Beach Volleyball team.
Emily Hellmuth
Member of the LSU Beach Volleyball team.
Kate Baker
Member of the LSU Beach Volleyball team.
Zayna Meyer
Member of the LSU Beach Volleyball team.
Forbes Hall
Member of the LSU Beach Volleyball team.
What they’re saying
“This weekend didn't finish how we hoped. There were moments where we played some of our best ball of the year, but we just weren't able to sustain that excellence.”
— Russell Brock, Head Coach
“When you play the very top teams in the county, there's just not any wiggle room for inconsistencies. We had a real chat about the next few weeks that are left in the season and know that we still have a great chance to finish how we want. Looking forward to the time we must train over the next few weeks and really excited about our last home competition before we head back out to California for our conference championship tournament”
— Russell Brock, Head Coach
What’s next
The Sandy Tigs will have a bye next weekend before hosting the Battle on the Bayou Invitational on April 10-11, 2026, where they will look to rebound and build momentum heading into the conference championship tournament.
The takeaway
This tough 0-4 performance at the Texas Invitational highlights the need for the LSU Beach Volleyball team to improve their consistency and ability to sustain their best play against the nation's elite programs. However, the team remains optimistic about their chances to finish the season strong and make a run at the conference title.
