ASHLAND, OR - The Northwest beach volleyball team faced #10 College of Idaho and hosts Southern Oregon on day one in Ashland, but faced sweeps in both games.

The Eagles started day one with a rematch against the Yotes which did not go well for the ladies in blue. The Yotes dominated winning all five games in order of 4, 2, 1, 3, 5. First pairs Caitlyn James and Kylie Lunday were able to put up a fight against Yotes pairs Hailey Hoopes and Sydney Dews, but could not secure the wins as they fell in both sets 21-19. Fifth pairs Kali Dransfeldt and Ava Hoy were able to secure a win in their first set against Yotes Yotes Lauren Gauna and Dariya Tlevlessova 24-22,  but ultimately could not secure control as the Yotes pair took care of business winning the next two sets 21-18 and 15-6. 

The Eagles had to brush the sand off and look onto the Raiders, who also managed to sweep the Eagles, going in order of 4, 2, 3, 5, 1. Masa Spela Jarc and Aubree Dees were able to get their second set into overtime, but weren't able to finish the job falling 23-21. 

"This weekend our pairs remained gritty through adverse weather conditions and battled some of the toughest teams in our conference," said Head Coach Meng Bak. "This will be great preparation for the team when we play at home over at Alki Beach. Our hopes are still high and we're ready to get back at it on the beach. The girls' spirit remains resilient. We Coaches believe in the players that they will bring out their best tomorrow."

The Eagles will play Simpson University at 10am and Southern Oregon at 2pm tomorrow.