Missouri State beach volleyball will compete at the Austin Peay Invitational this weekend in Clarksville, Tennessee. The Bears will start their tournament on Friday against Southwest Baptist and Tennessee Tech, then face host Austin Peay and Eastern Illinois on Saturday. Before this, the team swept Southwest Baptist 5-0, showcasing their strong lineup. This weekend marks the final regular-season tournament for Missouri State before concluding their home schedule.

By the Numbers
  • Missouri State enters the tournament with a 17-3 season record.
  • The Bears have a combined all-time series record of 13-0 against their tournament opponents (8-0 vs. SBU, 2-0 vs. Austin Peay, 2-0 vs. EIU, and 1-0 vs. Tennessee Tech).
State of Play
  • The upcoming matches occur on April 10-11, highlighting the final push before the conference championship.
  • Coach Ashley Emery has led the team through a program-best start this season.
What's Next

After the Austin Peay Invitational, Missouri State will prepare for the Conference USA Championship, scheduled for April 24-26 in Youngsville, Louisiana.

Bottom Line

Missouri State beach volleyball looks to leverage their momentum from recent victories and strong historical performance against their opponents as they head into this critical tournament weekend.