SPRINGFIELD – Missouri State's beach volleyball team swept Park, 5-0, to begin competition at the inaugural MSU Beach Invitational Friday evening at the Betty & Bobby Allison Sand Volleyball courts.
 
The Bears started off strong as No. 3 pair Kylee Davis and Sydney LeMay earned the commanding 21-12, 21-14 straight set victory to set the team on the winning course.
 
No. 5 pair Sarah Demmer and Sam Brinkmann added another point shortly after in a 21-13, 21-9 blowout in front of a packed crowd.
 
Head Coach Terri Del Conte's squad continued to roll as Chloee McDaniel and Mikaela Mosquera dominated in the second flight, downing their opponents 21-11, 21-17.  
 
Moving onto the fourth flight, Ivy Reynolds and Bentley Mara battled to garner the 21-12, 21-17 decision. Reynolds and Mara remain perfect on the season in the No. 4 spot.
 
Kelsey Larsen and Julia Hanson completed the Bears' sweep, taking the 21-16, 21-8 rout in the first flight.
 
The Bears continue their home stand in a doubleheader against Ottawa and Missouri Baptist tomorrow, slated for 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., respectively.
 
Missouri State 5, Park 0:
 
No. 1 – Kelsey Larsen/Julia Hanson (MSU) def. Nada Meawad/Lorrayne Silva (PARK) 21-16, 21-8
No. 2 – Chloee McDaniel/Mikaela Mosquera (MSU) def. Amanda Santos/Paula de Oliveria (PARK) 21-11, 21-17
No. 3 – Kylee Davis/Sydney LeMay (MSU) def. Tijana Sisic/Alissa Flint (PARK) 21-12, 21-14
No. 4 – Ivy Reynolds/Bentley Mara (MSU) def. Kyra Kaloi/Celina Monteiro (PARK) 21-12, 21-17
No. 5 – Sarah Demmer/Sam Brinkmann (MSU) def. Kasia Penyock/Raven Ross (PARK) 21-13, 21-9
Exh. – Abby Jackson/Sydney Wright (MSU) def. MacKenzie Nunn/Rebekah Rothacher (PARK) 21-17, 21-13