Missouri State University
Louisiana Monroe
Beach Bears Set to Host Bear Challenge
March 23, 2021 | Beach Volleyball
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| Bear Challenge | |
| Dates | Wednesday March 24- Friday March 26 |
| Location | Springfield, Mo. | Allison Sand Courts |
| Fan Information | Spectators are not allowed inside the fence due to Covid-19Â policies. |
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"We are excited to play on our home sand this weekend," head coach Russ Friedland said. "With the impending weather on Thursday we had to make some last-minute changes to the schedule and now we will be competing Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. We are hoping to build off our strong start thus far. The team is eager to get a shot another shot at ULM after a close first matchup in Monroe. This is our final homestand of the year, so we hope to defend our sand and enjoy another opportunity to get better and compete."Â
The ScheduleÂ
Wednesday, March 24Â
5 p.m. – ULM vs. Missouri State
7:30 p.m. – ULM vs. OttawaÂ
Thursday, March 25Â
9:30 a.m. – Missouri State vs. OttawaÂ
Friday, March 26Â
11 a.m. – Missouri State vs. Ottawa
2 p.m. – Ottawa vs. Central Arkansas
5 p.m. – Central Arkansas vs. Missouri StateÂ
Fan Information
Spectators are not allowed within the fence surrounding the courts due to Covid-19 policies.
Season Opener RecapÂ
Missouri State had a successful weekend as they took two out of three at the ULM Invitational March 11-12. MSU lost its first match 4-1 to ULM before rebounding with wins over Houston Baptist (3-2) and New Orleans (4-1). Grace Cook and Chloe Tome highlighted the Bears efforts as they went a perfect 3-0 while competing in the No. 2 spot.Â
Bears on The BeachÂ
MSU has 10 scheduled matches this year, with five of them at home. The schedule features two road trips as the Bears will visit Monroe, La., to compete in the ULM Invitational and Tucson, Ariz., for the Arizona Invitational. Â
The OpponentsÂ
ULM is currently 9-10 on the young season as the Warhawks are coming off a 5-0 loss at No. 10 TCU. The Warhawks handed Missouri State its only loss of the season, a 4-1 setback on March 11. ULM has made great strides this season after finishing 1-22 just one year ago.Â
Central Arkansas is 9-8 on the year, with a win over ULM (3-2) back on March 12. The Bears are coming off a 3-2 letdown against Springhill College last weekend. The MSU Bears and UCA Bears will be meeting for the first time ever on Friday.Â
Ottawa is 0-6 this season and has lost 36 out of its last 40 dating back to 2018. The Braves last time out was the doubleheader against MSU on March 3 which they lost both duals by the score of 4-1.
Bears in the CCSAÂ
Missouri State officially joined the Coastal Collegiate Sports Association on Dec. 13, 2019. The Bears will vie for a title in the 14-team league at the CCSA Tournament on April 23 and 24.Â
Up NextÂ
MSU travels to Tucson, Ariz., April 2-3 to compete in the Arizona Invitational hosted by the Arizona Wildcats. Joining the Bears and hosts in the tournament field will be Colorado Mesa and Pepperdine.Â
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