Texas Beach Volleyball Sweeps CCSA Championship in Debut Season
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Austin — April 28, 2024 —
The Texas Beach Volleyball team dominated the Coastal Collegiate Sports Association (CCSA) Championship, defeating Florida State in a decisive 3-0 victory. The win marks the Longhorns’ first conference title in their debut season, showcasing their remarkable skill and teamwork. The championship win highlights the Texas Beach volleyball team’s successful debut. As a result, the team will compete at the NCAA Championships, showcasing its prowess.
texas Beach Volleyball Sweeps CCSA Championship in Debut Season
Austin,Texas—History was made on the sands of the LSU beach Volleyball Stadium as No. 7 Texas Beach Volleyball secured a decisive 3-0 victory over No. 8 Florida State to clinch the Coastal Collegiate Sports Association (CCSA) Tournament Championship. The Longhorns,with a season record of 27-9,seized their first conference title in their very first season in the league [[3]].
Championship Match Highlights
The championship match showcased the Longhorns’ dominance and teamwork:
- The No. 4 pair of Noa Sonneville and Macey Butler set the tone early, securing a 21-16, 14-21, 15-12 victory.
- The No. 2 duo of Emma Grace Robertson and Katie Hashman battled through a thrilling back-and-forth duel, claiming a 21-16, 14-21, 24-22 win.
- Maddison Parmelly and Karin Zolnercikova, the No. 3 pair, sealed the championship with a 21-7, 16-21, 15-10 victory.
CCSA All-Tournament Honors
Following the championship match, the CCSA All-Tournament Team was announced, recognizing outstanding performances throughout the tournament:
- Noa Sonneville and Macey butler
- Karin Zolnercikova and Maddison Parmelly
- Emma Grace Robertson and Katie Hashman
Robertson and Hashman were further honored as the Pair of the Tournament.
NCAA Championship Berth
The Longhorns’ stellar performance earned them their first-ever spot at the NCAA Championships. As the No. 7 seed, they are set to face No. 10 California at Gulf Place in Gulf Shores, Ala.,on Friday,May 2,at 1 p.m.
A victory against California would advance Texas to face either No. 2 TCU or No. 15 Georgia State on May 3.
Looking Ahead: Matchup Against California
Texas and California have split their previous two encounters this season, with both matches going the distance to five sets. The Bears claimed the most recent victory,3-2,on March 21 at home. This was one of only two home losses for the Longhorns this season.
Texas is one of two teams, along with Boise State, making its debut appearance in the 16-team tournament next weekend.
