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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Jacksonville Beach Volleyball opened play at the FSU Tournament on Friday, falling 5-0 to Florida State before dropping a tightly contested 3-2 match to Southern Miss.
Against Florida State, the Dolphins were unable to find momentum as the Seminoles swept all five courts in straight sets to take the morning matchup, 5-0.
Jacksonville responded with a stronger showing in the afternoon, pushing Southern Miss to the limit in a 3-2 loss.
At the No. 1 position, Megan Hair and Claire Mrukowski picked up a key point for the Dolphins with a three-set comeback win, 18-21, 23-21, 15-10.
Katie Martinez and Maddie Fielder added Jacksonville’s second point at the No. 5 spot, earning a straight-set victory, 21-16, 21-13.
Southern Miss secured the match with wins at Nos. 2, 3, and 4, including a decisive three-set battle at the No. 4 position.
Up Next
The Dolphins continue play in Tallahassee on Saturday, taking on LMU at 11:15 a.m. before facing Southern Miss once again at 3:00 p.m.
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