MIAMI (Feb. 29, 2020) – The No. 14 FIU beach volleyball team concluded competition at the FIU Beach Bash on Saturday. The Panthers topped Missouri State 4-1 and Tampa 3-1 to move to 7-1 this season. FIU's third dual of the day against San Diego City College was canceled.
The duo of Federica Frasca and Margherita Bianchin continued to dominate on court one, taking down MSU 21-12, 21-7 and UT 21-16, 25-23. Lina Bernier and Gina Lipscomb excelled on court three as well. The duo did not drop a set on Saturday, defeating MSU 21-16, 21-13 and Tampa 21-12, 21-17.
UP NEXT
FIU hosts Palm Beach Atlantic for a midweek clash at the FIU Beach Volleyball Courts on Tuesday, March 10. First serve is set for 5 p.m. ET.
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RESULTS – MISSOURI STATE
1. Federica Frasca/Margherita Bianchin (FIU) def. Alaina Tinsley/Kelsey Larsen (MSU) 21-12, 21-7
2. Ali Denney/Emma Erteltova (FIU) def. Chloe Tome/Kendra Sater (MSU) 19-21, 21-15, 15-10
3. Lina Bernier/Gina Lipscomb (FIU) def. Rachel Evans/Grace Cook (MSU) 21-16, 21-13
4. Kylee Davis/Pamela Jaime (MSU) def. Ashley Klassen/Nina Petranovic (FIU) 21-19, 16-21, 15-11
5. Sophia Brandstetter/Abbie Hughes (FIU) def. Parker McAllen/Siena Brewster (MSU) 21-16, 21-12
Ext. Emery Pillsbury/Sabian Sasser (FIU) vs. Tory Penick/Makayla Tam (MSU) 21-19, unfinished
RESULTS – TAMPA
1. Federica Frasca/Margherita Bianchin (FIU) def. Julia Oswald/Rachel Rosequist (UT) 21-16, 25-23
2. Ali Denney/Emma Erteltova (FIU) vs. Bri Civiero/Valerie Rosequist (UT) 23-21, unfinished
3. Lina Bernier/Gina Lipscomb (FIU) def. Katie McKiel/Melissa Elias (UT) 21-12, 21-17
4. Erica Haslag/Tatiana Gutierrez (UT) def. Ashley Klassen/Nina Petranovic (FIU) 21-16, 18-21, 15-12
5. Sophia Brandstetter/Abbie Hughes (FIU) def. Claire Overton/Selina Pfuner (UT) 21-17, 21-23, 15-10
