GULF SHORES, Ala. - The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor beach volleyball team won its second American Volleyball Coaches Association Small College Division III Championship Saturday in Gulf Shores. The Cru earned a semifinal win over Stevenson University to advance to the title match, where they defeated Berry College for the title.
Natasha Thoms and Heidi Farrar were also named AVCA Division III Beach Volleyball All-Americans at the event.
University of Mary Hardin Baylor 3, Stevenson University 0
1. Julianna Green and Natasha Thoms (UMHB) played Maddie Clouser and Hannah Naja (SU) 18-21, 20-9
2. Heidi Farrar and Kelli Northup (UMHB) played Nicolette Fuglestad and Miranda Mueck (SU) 23-21, 17-13
3. Faith Clark and Shelbee Adkins (UMHB) def. Sima Kahoussi and Giulia Vigiletta (SU) 21-18, 21-17
4. Natalie Hughes and Saige De La Fuente (UMHB) def. Makala Thompson and Maren Zepfel (SU) 21-10, 21-6
5. Aliana Rojas and Kendall Harrington (UMHB) def. Scarlett Dunn and Claire Thompson (SU) 21-15, 21-18
University of Mary Hardin Baylor 3, Berry College 0
1. Julianna Green and Natasha Thoms (UMHB) def. Kaylee Howell and Becky Blaydes (BC) 21-19, 21-16
2. Heidi Farrar and Kelli Northup (UMHB) def. Keira Kruk and Ailee England (BC) 21-13, 21-14
3. Faith Clark and Shelbee Adkins (UMHB) played Kara Schmit and Madie Whitehead (BC) 23-21,
4. Natalie Hughes and Saige De La Fuente (UMHB) played Kat Kelyman and Brace Mau (BC) 21-19, 9-13
5. Aliana Rojas and Kendall Harrington (UMHB) def. Lily Yeagle and Andrea Hurt (BC) 21-14, 21-15