ASHLAND, OR - The Northwest beach volleyball team concluded their time at Southern Oregon with a win against Simpson University and a loss against Southern Oregon. 

The Eagles earned their first ever sweep in program history against the Redhawks in order of 

2, 4, 5, 1, 3. Second pairs Masa Spela Jarc and Aubree Dees started the Eagles lead with a sweep 21-14 and 21-13. Fourth pairs Sophia Rice and Oriana Muliaga earn their first win together of the season in three sets. After falling short in the first set, Rice and Muliaga completed the comeback winning 21-10 and 15-11. Fifth pairs Kali Dransfeldt and Ava Hoy dominated their sets, winning 21-7 and 21-9. First pairs Caitlyn James and Kyle Lunday had to fight in three sets, but were able to secure the win 21-14, 18-21, and 15-9. Third pairs Kylie Rankins and Ellie Van Berkum sealed the record books, winning both sets 21-16 and 21-10. 

Riding on history, the Eagles looked on to the Raiders but could not catch the magic from their last match, getting swept by order of  2, 4, 1, 3, 5. None of the pairs were able to secure a win, but Spela Jarc and Dees were able to send their second set into overtime, but ultimately fell short. 

"Girls were able to bounce back after a rough start going into the weekend and secure their first program sweep 5-0," said Head Coach Meng Bak. "We are making improvements every tournament. We faced the Raiders who played very solid in the conditions throughout the whole weekend. Respect to the coaches at SOU. We are always looking forward to playing against competitive teams and wouldn't want it any other way." 

The Eagles will return home next weekend at Alki Beach on Friday and Saturday.