MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Spring Hill College (SHC) Sandy Badgers beach volleyball team swept to two victories on Friday afternoon in a tri-match hosted by Huntingdon College (HC) by first taking down the host Hawks (1-6) in a 5-0 score and then storming past the Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Railsplitters (1-1) in a 5-0 decision.
 
Following the matches, SHC head coach Shawn Taylor liked the way his team reacted to the day's challenges. "It was great to pick up two wins today," he said. "This was the first tournament Huntingdon has hosted and we were thankful to be a part of it. They ran an excellent event."
 
Taylor also praised his squad's determination. "We were able to get the sweep in both matches today and I think it shows the amount of depth we have," he said. "We were also able to finally break through and get wins at the No. 1 position. We've been knocking on the door and tried a couple different pairs at that spot. We continue to get consistent and quality play from our 4, 5 and 6 pairs and that puts a lot of pressure on the opponent."
 
Spring Hill 5, Huntingdon 0
 
1 Payton Gidney/Julie Vujnovich (SH) def Emily Fedonczak/Nichole LeFevre (HC) 15-21, 21-18, 15-11
2. Caroline Herrera/Taylor Hurst (SHC) def. Bria Rochelle/Alexis Creasman (HC) 21-11, 21-15
3. Brittany Bilotti/Allison Weimer (SHC) def. Shelby McAllister/Lexie DeVuyst (HC) 21-11, 21-12
4. Catherine Milwee/Emily Greim (SHC) def. Cheyenne Scarbrough/Addison Genard (HC) 21-11, 21-16
5. Emmarose Neibert/Emily Sullivan (SHC) def. Kaitlyn Carter/Amy Tyma (HC) 21-12, 21-10
 
Spring Hill 5, Lincoln Memorial 0
 
1. Payton Gidney/Julie Vujnovich (SHC) def. Abby Cash/Lindsey Nartker (LMU) 24-22, 7-21, 16-14
2. Caroline Herrera/Taylor Hurst (SHC) def. Danielle Ged/Hailey Lake (LMU) 21-15, 21-15
3. Brittany Bilotti/Sarah Senft (SHC) def. Rylee Storms/Erica Whiteaker (LMU) 21-18, 21-18
4. Catherine Milwee/Emily Greim (SHC) def. Beka Wachob/Tone Gill (LMU) 21-11, 22-20
5. Emmarose Neibert/Emily Sullivan (SHC) def. Kayla Kidney/Sarah Jones (LMU) 21-9, 21-18
 
The Badgers (5-2) will host the College of Charleston Cougars (2-2) at the Jim & Betty Walsh Beach Volleyball Facility on Tuesday beginning at 3 p.m.