DeLAND, Fla. – The Spring Hill College (SHC) beach Volleyball team opened the season with a 5-0 victory over Missouri Baptist University (MBU) and then fell 5-0 to host Stetson University (SU) at the annual Stetson Spring Break Invitational at the Cooper Beach Volleyball Courts on Friday.

Vs. Missouri Baptist
1.    Julie Vujnovich/Madison Seuzeneau (SHC) def. Julia Whitfield/Hannah Carey (MBU) 21-15, 22-24, 18-16
2.    Anna Tietjens/Dorina Klinger (SHC) def. Mallory Dillon/Marion Couraud (MBU) 21-11, 21-19
3.    Hannah Masoner/Molly Griffin (SHC) def. Jen Brendel/Shelby Clifton (MBU) 21-12, 21-11
4.    Sara Brodner/Caroline Herrera (SHC) def. Audree Morecraft/Peyton Yoder (MBU) 21-7, 21-15
5.    Catherine Milwee/Emily Greim (SHC) def. Karli Mezo/Cammi Davis (MBU) 21-23, 21-10, 15-8

Vs. Stetson University
1.    Sara Putt/Vendy Strakova (SU) def. Julie Vujnovich/Madison Seuzeneau (SHC) 21-5, 21-14
2.    Kristin Lind/Rachel; Noble (SU) def. Anna Tietjens/Dorina Klinger (SHC) 21-15, 21-16
3.    Emily Carroll/Kaylee Anderson (SU) def. Hannah Masoner/Molly Griffin (SHC) 21-8, 21-14
4.    Lauren Durham/Madison Akins (SU) def. Sara Brodner/Caroline Herrera (SHC) 21-10, 21-11
5.    Jamie Walsh/Alexa Richardson (SU) def. Catherine Milwee/Emily Greim (SHC) 21-16, 21-10

"We were very happy to get these matches under our belt today," said SHC coach Shawn Taylor. "Each opportunity provided a different problem and we had to adapt our style of play. Against MBU the wind was strong and we came out a little tight. They are a good first-year program that will no doubt get better, but we had a little more experience that I think gave us the advantage.

"During the SU match the wind calmed down," Taylor continued. "We were a little conservative on our second contact and it allowed Stetson to be the aggressor. While the result of the second match wasn't in our favor, overall I'm pleased with our effort and we're getting better with every opportunity."

The Badgers (1-1) will continue play in the Invitational on Saturday.