The Concordia University Irvine beach volleyball team faced a tough start on Friday, losing to Pepperdine University 4-1, but rebounded with a crucial 3-2 victory over the University of San Francisco. In the match against USF, CUI secured wins from Jayda Tupea and Emma Hugeback at No. 5, and Ashley Rossi and Kelia Giusta at No. 2, before Aliyah Moore and Rosie Cline clinched the match in a dramatic three-set finish.

By the Numbers
  • Golden Eagles lost to Pepperdine 4-1.
  • CUI defeated San Francisco 3-2, clinching the match with a 15-13 win by Moore and Cline in the final set.
State of Play
  • CUI has maintained an undefeated record against San Francisco this season.
  • The team will wrap up the regular season at the Long Beach State Tournament on April 11.
What's Next

The Golden Eagles are set to compete against Long Beach State and Cal State Northridge, aiming to close the regular season with strong performances.

Bottom Line

Despite a rocky start on the day, CUI's resilience in bouncing back against USF highlights their competitive spirit, making them a team to watch in the upcoming tournament.