The New Orleans Privateers beach volleyball team faced off against the HCU Huskies, losing a closely contested match 3-2 in the opening round of the Southland tournament. The deciding flight one match went to three sets, with the Sieling twins fighting back from an early deficit but ultimately falling 25-23. The match featured intense momentum shifts, with both teams winning sets back and forth before HCU clinched victory. Ashley Salazar and Brooke Dow contributed a crucial win at flight four, while Jordan Madsen and Lindsey Neal secured a flight five win to tie the overall match heading into the final showdown.

By the Numbers
  • Match concluded with a score of 3-2 in favor of HCU.
  • Flight one match went to a tightly contested 25-23 third set.
State of Play
  • The Privateers are now set to face McNeese in an elimination match on Thursday at 11 a.m.
  • HCU leads the overall series after this win in the tournament.
What's Next

The Privateers will need to regroup quickly as they prepare to take on McNeese, where they must win to stay in the tournament. Success in this match is vital for maintaining their playoff ambitions.

Bottom Line

The intense match against HCU showcased the resilience of the Privateers, but they must elevate their game in the upcoming elimination round to survive in the tournament. Every player will need to deliver their best performance to advance.