MORAGA, Calif.-- Sacramento State played a single match today, falling short at Saint Mary's 3-2.
The duo of
Ashlynn Archer/
Ellie Tisko (No. 2) took down the Gaels in three sets, 16-21, 21-17, and 15-5. Today's win marked the 15th win for the pair this season, setting a new program single-season record.
Reese Ampi/
Hailey Plugge (No.5) also won a three-set battle. The pair fought back after dropping the first set, 19-21, to force a third, winning the second set, 28-26. The two dominated the third and final set, defeating the Gaels, 15-5.
The Hornets have had three close battles with Saint Mary's this season, falling short, 3-2, in each of the duals.
Today's match was the final regular season competition for Sacramento State before next week's Big West Conference tournament, starting with a match on Thursday.
Saint Mary's 3, Sacramento State 2
1. Allie Cataldo/Hannah Couch (SMC) def.
Bridgette Smith/
Caitlin Volkmann (SAC) 21-7, 21-15
2.
Ellie Tisko/
Ashlynn Archer (SAC) def. Clarissa Klein/Chloe Swanson (SMC) 16-21, 21-17, 15-5
3. Nya Crump/Angelina Bour (SMC) def.
Karlie Spohn/
Greta Davis (SAC) 21-14, 21-9
4. Genevieve Bane/Grace Travis (SMC) def.
Victoria Marthaler/
Mia Guevara (SAC) 21-15, 21-14
5.
Reese Ampi/
Hailey Plugge (SAC) def. Stephanie Gonzalez/Sedona Sherman (SMC) 19-21, 28-26, 15-5