News Summary
The University of North Alabama (UNA) beach volleyball team is gearing up for the GSU Diggin’ Duals Invite, set for April 11-12, 2025. As they end their regular-season road schedule, the Lions will face off against the No. 18 ranked Georgia State, along with Louisiana-Monroe and Eastern Kentucky. With a recent five-dual winning streak and senior player Katy Floyd making history as the program’s all-time wins leader, the team is poised to showcase their skills while aiming for a strong postseason run.
Excitement Builds in Florence as UNA Beach Volleyball Teams Heads to Georgia State Invite
Florence, Alabama – The anticipation is in the air as the University of North Alabama (UNA) beach volleyball team prepares for a thrilling weekend at the GSU Diggin’ Duals Invite taking place on April 11-12, 2025. This tournament marks the end of the Lions’ regular-season road invitational schedule and is primed to set the stage for what they hope is a strong postseason.
The Weekend Matchups
During the invite, the Lions will clash with some tough competitors. Notably, they are set to compete against the No. 18 ranked Georgia State Sandy Panthers not once, but twice! Additionally, they will face Louisiana-Monroe and Eastern Kentucky (EKU). The matches promise to be an exhilarating display of beach volleyball for fans and athletes alike.
The match schedule is as follows:
- Dual 1: North Alabama vs. No. 18 Georgia State on April 11 at 9:45 a.m.
- Dual 2: North Alabama vs. EKU on April 11 at 4:00 p.m.
- Dual 3: North Alabama vs. Louisiana-Monroe on April 12 at 9:45 a.m.
- Dual 4: North Alabama vs. No. 18 Georgia State on April 12 at 4:00 p.m.
Building Momentum
The Lions are currently riding a five-dual winning streak, boasting a commendable 14-10 overall record and a solid 6-4 ASUN conference record. Going into the invitational, the UNA players are aiming to extend their winning away from home against Louisiana-Monroe and EKU, both of whom they have had past success against.
Interestingly, this will be the very first match-up between the Lions and Georgia State, heightening the stakes and excitement for both teams. The Lions hold an 8-0 all-time record against EKU and lead the series against Louisiana-Monroe 2-1, giving them a potential edge in confidence.
A Star Player Shines
In recent performances, senior player Katy Floyd made waves by becoming the all-time wins leader in program history with an impressive 84th career victory during the latest ASUN North Invitational. With her and her partner Selma Robinson leading the charge with an 18-5 record, the duo is a critical asset for the Lions as they approach the critical matches.
The Competition Landscape
The upcoming weekend isn’t just about UNA. Georgia State comes into the competition with a 12-13 record but remains undefeated in their conference, carrying a strong 6-0 record. Meanwhile, EKU has an overall record of 11-10, making the competition both fierce and unpredictable.
How to Follow the Action
Fans eager to catch the matches can tune in for live stats provided by StatBroadcast as well as watch the competition via ESPN+. For those who can’t make it to the event, full results and recaps will be available on the official athletics website after each day of exhilarating competition.
As the Lions take on this challenge, they do so with zeal and determination, looking to carry their hard-fought momentum into the postseason. Here’s to hoping they showcase their talent, sportsmanship, and grit as they compete on the sand—let’s cheer them on!
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