Green Wave Splits a Pair to Wrap up the March to May

Sunday, March 19

Gulf Shores, AL

10:00 A.M. & 11:00 A.M.

Tulane University

Mercer

Green Wave Splits a Pair to Wrap up the March to May

Mar 19, 2023 | Women's Beach Volleyball

GULF SHORES, Ala. – Tulane University Beach Volleyball finished the March to May with a 1-1 day on Sunday to move its overall record to 11-5 on the season. The Green Wave picked up a victory over Mercer to begin the day before falling to No. 10 Georgia State in its final match of the weekend.

"Proud of our team for battling till the last point this entire weekend against great competition and varying formats and conditions," Head Coach Eyal Zimet said. "We will learn from each match, watch film, and use it as fuel for the second half of our season! Lots to be proud of, ton to work on, and plenty to look forward to."

Tulane claimed the early lead against the Mercer Bears in the first dual of the day as the duo of Abby Jackson and Ashton Mares picked up a win in position four in straight sets, 21-10, 21-13. After Mercer evened the score at 1-1, the top pair for the Wave, Mollie Ebertin and Kendall Peters, put Tulane back in front winning in two sets, 21-14, 21-14. The Bears knotted the score again at 2-2, but the pairing of Sara Hall and Maddie Speicher stepped up for the Green Wave with a two-set victory to secure the 3-2 win for Tulane.

Jackson and Mares got the Green Wave out to the early advantage in the final dual of the weekend against No. 10 Georgia State. The duo battled to win in a three-set match from position four to put Tulane up 1-0 to begin the dual. Unfortunately, the tenth-ranked Panthers picked up the next three points despite all three courts going to a third set. Emily Heintzelman and Samantha Mehlman teamed up for a three-set win on court three to earn one more point for the Wave making the final a 3-2 defeat for Tulane.

Up next, Tulane will be back at home to host New Orleans and Southeastern Louisiana for the Bayou Beach Duals on Thursday. The action will be hosted at White Sands Beach Volleyball Courts beginning at 12:30 p.m.

Sunday Results – March 19
#19 Tulane 3, Mercer 2
1. Mollie Ebertin/Kendall Peters (Tulane) def. Lexi Polychrones/Jordan Paddock (Mercer) 21-14, 21-14
2. Sara Hall/Maddie Speicher (Tulane) def. Nicole O'Mara/Kate Hardie (Mercer) 21-18, 21-19
3. Sydney Benson/Jordan Thomas-Warren (Mercer) def. Emily Heintzelman/Samantha Mehlman (Tulane) 21-14, 21-12
4. Abby Jackson/Ashton Mares (Tulane) def. Hollis Engel/Skylar Kelly (Mercer) 21-10, 21-13
5. Kathryn Corbett/Alyssa Scoggins (Mercer) def. Sam O'Connor/Molly Trodd (Tulane) 18-21, 21-19, 15-13

#10 Georgia State 3, #19 Tulane 2
1. Angel Ferary/Bella Ferary (GSU) def. Mollie Ebertin/Kendall Peters (Tulane) 17-21, 21-17, 15-12
2. Yasmin Kuck/Lila Bordis (GSU) def. Sara Hall/Maddie Speicher (Tulane) 17-21, 21-18, 15-11
3. Emily Heintzelman/Samantha Mehlman (Tulane) def. Elise Saga/Kelly Dorn (GSU) 14-21, 21-17, 17-15
4. Abby Jackson/Ashton Mares (Tulane) def. Maddy Delmonte/Ayla Johnson (GSU) 21-16, 18-21, 15-13
5. Destiny White/Aliisa Vuorinen (GSU) def. Lara Torruella/Savka Popovic (Tulane) 22-20, 15-21, 15-10

DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL TULANE ATHLETICS APP
Download the official mobile app of Tulane Athletics. Now, you can stay in touch with the Green Wave anytime and anywhere on your Android or iOS mobile device.

FOLLOW THE GREEN WAVE
Follow Tulane beach volleyball on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram. Follow Tulane Athletics on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

WE ARE NOLA BUILT
Tulane University is located in the city of New Orleans. It is a city built on tradition and resiliency. The lessons Green Wave student-athletes have learned through their connection with this university and city have BUILT doctors, lawyers, business leaders, conference champions, all-conference players, all-Americans, professional athletes and NCAA tournament teams. The city of New Orleans has shaped us into who we are today. We are One City. We are Tulane. We are NOLA BUILT. Check out our story at NolaBuilt.com.