CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - On Senior Day and day two of the Scenic City Showdown, Chattanooga Beach Volleyball picked up three wins, taking down North Alabama, Eastern Kentucky, and Berry. The Sandy Mocs played their first match at 8 a.m. and started their last match just after 7 p.m. in a full day of volleyball. 

Chattanooga edged out North Alabama 3-2 in the morning match, defeated Eastern Kentucky 4-1 in the afternoon, before cruising to a 5-0 win over Berry under the lights at the UTC Sports Complex. 

Prior to the Eastern Kentucky match, seniors McKenna Faychak, Maddie Lecik, Ashli McKenny, and Sydney Jackwin were recognized on their Senior Day. 

The wins move Chattanooga to 17-4 on the year, with just four matches remaining on the regular season schedule. 

Chattanooga vs. North Alabama - W, 3-2
1. Audrey Gauthier and Selma Robinson (UNA) def. McKenna Faychak and Maddie Lecik (UTC) 23-21, 13-21, 15-12
2. Paige Griner and Sarah Larkin Lewis (UNA) def. Julia Lawrence and Corina Vale (UTC) 21-19, 21-16
3. Ansley Gulledge and Sydney Jackwin (UTC) def. Jennah Atchley and Brooke Bolden (UNA) 21-19, 21-18
4. Taylor Clark and Ashli McKenny (UTC) def. Lucy Wedding and Mabrey Whitehead (UNA) 21-9, 22-20
5. Ava Goryl and Madeline McCabe (UTC) def. Emma White and Gaby Harnden (UNA) 21-23, 23-21,15-10
6. Sierra Garza and Madison LaRue (UTC) unf. Kiana Adamson and Amelia Tomlinson (UNA) 18-21, 21-11(exhibition)

Match Notes
Order of finish: 6, 4, 5, 3, 2, 1
Start Time: 8:00 AM
Duration: 1:58
Attendance: 65

Chattanooga vs. Eastern Kentucky - W, 4-1
1. McKenna Faychak and Maddie Lecik (UTC) def. Molly Shomock and Riley Cutler (EKU) 21-14, 21-13
2. Gabriella Armitage and Elpida Pitsigkoni (EKU) def. Julia Lawrence and Corina Vale (UTC) 25-23, 18-21, 15-12
3. Ansley Gulledge and Sydney Jackwin (UTC) def. Amanda Floystad and Carlyn Mcallister (EKU) 21-9, 21-10
4. Taylor Clark and Ashli McKenny (UTC) def. Arilyn Lee and Zsa Zsa Ferguson (EKU) 21-18, 21-17
5. Ava Goryl and Madeline McCabe (UTC) def. Sami Deidesheimer and Kaiya Ward (EKU) 16-21, 21-15, 15-9
6. Tatum Meinerz and Lily Kerbl (EKU) vs. Caimen Cothron and Madison LaRue (UTC) match was unfinished 21-14, 21-11 (exhibition)

Match Notes
Order of finish: 4, 5, 3, 1, 2,
Start Time: 2:50 PM
Duration: 2:06
Attendance: 113

Chattanooga vs. Berry - W, 5-0
1. McKenna Faychak and Maddie Lecik (UTC) def. Kara Schmit and Madie Whitehead (BERRY) 21-13, 21-12
2. Julia Lawrence and Corina Vale (UTC) def. Becky Blaydes and Keira Kruk (BERRY) 21-16, 21-4
3. Ansley Gulledge and Sydney Jackwin (UTC) def. Kaylee Howell and Ailee England (BERRY) 21-13, 21-19
4. Taylor Clark and Ashli McKenny (UTC) def. Kat Kelyman and Sabine Rudolph (BERRY) 21-11, 21-14
5. Ava Goryl and Madeline McCabe (UTC) def. Riley Kessler and Maddi Hoffman (BERRY) 21-15, 21-11
6. Caimen Cothron and Sierra Garza (UTC) vs. Maddie Dahl and Lura Underwood (BERRY) match was unfinished 21-11, 17-21

Match Notes
Order of finish: 2, 4, 1, 5, 3
Start Time: 7:05 PM
Duration: 1:34
Attendance: 84

Quotes
Head Coach Darin Van Horn

On getting three wins today
"It was a great day. We went 3-0. You know, it started with a tough match against UNA, who, I think, is a very strong team, plays in a strong conference, and has had a really good year. And so to come out, winning a 3-2 match, I think that gave us a lot of confidence, and we built on that going into EKU. Even though we swept them the weekend before, we knew they'd be a tough challenge, as well, and I think we just kept getting better and better throughout the day. Even Berry, I know they're a smaller college, but they're a strong team, and they do well at their level, so we knew we couldn't take any points off, couldn't take it lightly, and so I liked the way the team approached each match and executed."

On celebrating Senior Day
"I think it's great. Obviously, it's a lot more fun when you win on Senior Day, and you get to celebrate them, and everybody's happy. I think it's just great to recognize these seniors. Obviously, Maddie (Lecik) and Kenny (Faychak) have been with us for a really long time, four years. They've been competing for us for four years, as far as leading the lineup. Even Sydney (Jackwin), a kind of late crossover from indoor to beach for two years. She's contributed for us in a big way. And even Ashli (McKenny), coming as a transfer, has had a great impact as a person and personality, and then also just contributing to the lineup. So for them to get three wins today and for them all to enjoy those wins and be celebrated was important."

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