METAIRIE, La. – The Spring Hill College (SH) beach volleyball team lost a 5-0 decision to the 18^th ranked Tulane University (TLN) Green Wave on Friday morning and a 5-0 verdict the 6^th ranked University of Arizona (UA) Wildcats on Friday afternoon at the annual Green Wave Beach Invitational at White Sands Volleyball Courts.
 
#18 Tulane 5, Spring Hill 0
 
1. Jackie Wegner/Tea Juric (TLN) def. Madison Seuzeneau/Julie Vujnovich (SH), 21-10, 21-7
2. Madeline Mertz/Briana Correa (TLN) def. Dorina Klinger/Anna Tietjens (SH), 21-9, 25-23
3. Christina McAfee/Miah Diirell (TLN) def. Molly Griffin/Hannah Masoner (SH), 21-17, 17-21, 15-6
4. Sarah Strasner/Hannah Holmes (TLN) def. Caroline Herrera/Sara Brodner (SH), 21-18, 21-7
5. Lindsey Huber/Anna Chin (TLN) def. Catherine Milwee/Virginia Hicks (SH) 21-14, 21-12
 
#6 Arizona 5, Spring Hill 0
 
1. McKenna Witt/Madison Witt (UA) def. Julie Vujnovich/Madison Seuzeneau (SH), 21-10, 21-6
2. Jianna Bonomi/Katarina Schulz (UA) def. Anna Tietjens/Dorina Klinger (SH), 21-12, 21-12
3. Olivia Macdonald/Sam Manley (UA) def. Molly Griffin/Hannah Masoner (SH), 21-16, 21-16
4. Tyler Lucas/Kalei Mau (UA) def. Virginia Hicks/Catherine Milwee (SH), 21-16, 21-17
5. Hailey Devlin/MacKenzie Kleespies (UA) def. Emily Greim/Katie Beth Gammons (SH), 21-10, 21-8

Following the day's events, Badger coach Shawn Taylor remarked, "It was a tremendous day for beach volleyball. We got another crack at Tulane early this morning, but we came out a little slow. While we walked away with a loss, Molly and Hannah did a great job of making adjustments on their own. This was a huge step. Due to the rules in beach volleyball,  coaches have limited input. It's important that each player learns to function independently so they can continually problem solve.

"Arizona is currently ranked 6^th in the country and as a top level opponent they brought out the best in us and we played quality volleyball from top to bottom - perhaps as good as we've played all year. As a coach, you're always frustrated with a loss, but as a fan of the game it was great to sit back and see us compete and work hard."

The Badgers (8-12) will continue play at the Green Wave Invitational on Saturday beginning with a match versus Houston Baptist at 9 a.m.