TMU Beach Volleyball picks up another ranked win

No. 5 TMU Beach Volleyball picked up its second ranked win of 2022 and extended its program-best start to a season with a 3-2 victory over No. 6 Saint Katherine, before falling to NCAA Division II Concordia University Irvine, 1-4.
 
"We had a good weekend," Master's Head Coach Annett Davis said. "I am pleased overall with our level of play. We keep improving and are headed in the right direction."
 
The Mustangs' fifth pairing of CJ Catabona and Zoe Kira won their match against Saint Katherine (21-8, 22-20), with the team's number two duo of Kasie Spencer and Evi Yates also winning (21-16, 21-12).
 
"Kasie had lots of digs, making it difficult for their opponents," Davis said of TMU's number twos. "One of the highlights was Evi thumping a ball at game point to win our match versus Saint Katherine."
 
TMU's top pair of Kassidy Wilson and Chloe Johnson clinched the overall victory with a 22-20, 10-21, 15-7 win at number one, helping Master's improve to 4-0 to start a season for the first time in program history.
 
Then in the Mustangs' second match of the day, Catabona and Kira won again (17-21, 24-22, 15-11), picking up the team's only point in TMU's first loss of the season.
 
"Our fives were solid once again," Davis said. "CJ and Zoe executed their game plans. They are a very tough team to play. They frustrate opponents with their defense and shots."
 
Master's (4-1 overall) returns to Golden State Athletic Conference on Friday against Life Pacific University in San Dimas.

For the full results of Saturday's matches, click HERE.