CLARKSVILLE – Chattanooga's Beach Volleyball team opened the Govs Beach Challenge with a 4-1 win over the Carson Newman Eagles on Friday afternoon in Clarksville, Tenn.
 
Joy Courtright and Julia Davis won their third straight match in a row at No. 5 in straight sets, 21-13, 21-18. The Mocs won at the top three pairs, also in two sets. Baylee Young and Gylian Finch, at the top spot, secured a 21,14, 21-18 win. At No. 2, Paige Gallentine and Neva Clark won both sets 21-16 and Hanley Lomax and Bailey Steger came out victorious 21-12, 21-10 at the No. 3 pair.
 
The Mocs close out competition at the Govs Beach Challenge tomorrow with an 11 a.m. (EST) matchup with Central Arkansas before an 12:30 p.m. (EST) battle with Austin Peay.  
 
Chattanooga 4, Carson Newman 1
1. Baylee Young/Gylian Finch (UTC) def. Sierra Still/Mia Toribio (C-N) 21-14, 21-18
2. Paige Gallentine/Neva Clark (UTC) def. Abby Hildenbrand/Jenny Ille (C-N) 21-16, 21-16
3. Hanley Lomax/Bailey Steger (UTC) def. Kenzie Palmer/Morgan Siwiec (C-N) 21-12, 21-10
4. Piper Halcrow/McKenna Hall (C-N) def. Victoria Cerino/Madi Morris (UTC) 21-11, 14-21, 15-12
5. Julia Davis/Joy Courtright (UTC) def. Lindsey Geurin/Taylor Keeran (C-N) 21-13, 21-18
 
Match Notes:
Carson-Newman University 7-4
Chattanooga 6-2
Order of finish: Doubles (5,4,3,2,1)
 
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