SAINT LEO, Fla. – Saint Leo beach volleyball closed out its inaugural regular season with a 3-2 setback to Tampa at the Saint Leo Beach Volleyball Courts.
 
Saint Leo drops to 3-7 while Tampa climbs to 9-8 after the match.
 
Tampa took a 1-0 lead after the no. 4 flight finished in three sets where the no. 2's went to the Lions after three sets.
 
With a 1-1 match, Nina Vattovaz and Reggie Van Devender gave the Green and Gold a 2-1 lead after taking their matchup in straight sets, 21-17, 21-18.
 
The Spartans tied it at 2-2 after taking the no. 5 flight over Annabella Arcari and Allie Daul 21-19, 19-21, 15-10.
 
Tied at 2-2, the match came down to the no. 1 flight where it was in the third set. Anna Garrett and Jenya Kruglova rallied but came up short and fell 15-11 in the third.
 
Tampa 3, Saint Leo 2
1. Sorrel Houghton/Melissa Elias (UT) def. Jenya Kruglova/Anna Garrett (SLBVB) 21-17, 19-21, 15-12
2. Brooke Turner/Jamee Townsend (SLBVB) def. Katie McKiel/Gabbi Pacatte (UT) 21-19, 17-21, 15-13
3. Nina Vattovaz/Reggie Van Devender (SLBVB) def. Leigh Buttner/Nicole Dominguez (UT) 21-17, 21-18
4. Nylah Demps/Taylor George (UT) def. Britt Sederholm/Paloma Da Silva (SLBVB) 18-21, 21-16, 15-8
5. Alexandra Misca/Sarah Moore (UT) def. Annabella Arcari/Allie Daul (SLBVB) 21-19, 19-21, 15-10
 
Up Next …
Saint Leo returns to the beach on April 7-8 when the Lions travel to the AVCA Small College Beach Championships in Tavares, Fla. 
 
For the latest news, updates, and information on the Saint Leo beach volleyball be sure to visit SaintLeoLions.com.  Fans can also stay up-to-date on the latest Lions news by following Saint Leo Athletics on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.