Score (Game One): UC Davis 4, Concordia 1
Records: UC Davis 14-11 (4-4), Concordia 22-8Â
Score (Game Two): UC Davis 4, San Francisco 1
Records: UC Davis 15-11 (4-4), San Francisco 8-21Â
Location: Malibu, Calif.Â
The short story:Â UC Davis women's beach volleyball delivered an impressive performance on day one of the Waves Tournament, sweeping both of their matches against Concordia and San Francisco.Â
THE RALLY
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The duo of Kylie Miller and Tabitha Mitchell went a perfect 2-0 on the day, taking down both opponents in two sets.Â
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Mia Olen and Skye Smolinski also went 2-0 on the day, going two sets in their first game and three in their second.Â
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Junior Kimi Waller and sophomore Alexandra Leal won both matches, going to three sets each time. After two hard battles, they gave the Aggies crucial points to win the game.Â
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Last duo to go undefeated on the day were Lindsay Heller and Kate O'Steen who also went to three sets each time, coming out on top.Â
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Kendal Steller and Emily Uhrinak were unable to catch a break on day one of the tournament, losing to each of their opponents and giving away a point to the opposing teams.Â
RESULTS
UC Davis 4, Concordia 1
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Kylie Miller/Tabitha Mitchell (UCD) def. Kelissa Lemoine/Korah Nordin (CUI) 21-13, 21-18
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Gabrielle Reinking/Kelia Giusta (CUI) def. Emily Uhrinak/Kendal Steller (UCD) 21-18, 21-13
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Skye Smolinski/Mia Olen (UCD) def. Eva Prewitt/Olivia Medina (CUI) 21-18, 21-18
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Kimi Waller/Alexandra Leal (UCD) def. Cameron Solberg/Nicole Miller (CUI) 27-25, 19-21, 15-12
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Lindsay Heller/Kate O'Steen (UCD) def. Ashley Rossi/Samantha Campion (CUI) 21-18, 14-21, 15-12Â Â
UC Davis 4, San Francisco 1Â
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Tabitha Mitchell/Kylie Miller (UCD) def. Kaydence Stormes/McKenna Towne (SF) 21-14, 21-9
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Letzia Aquilino/Branson Lennon (SF) def. Kendal Steller/Emily Uhrinak (UCD) 14-21, 21-16, 17-15
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Mia Olen/Skye Smolinski (UCD) def. Rylie Reeves/Burkleigh Smith (SF) 21-10, 21-18
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Alexandra Leal/Kimi Waller (UCD) def. Lucy Speier/Jacquelyn Strawn (SF) 21-14, 17-21, 15-13
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Lindsay Heller/Kate O'Steen (UCD) def. Francesca Stanschus/Raine Stevens (SF) 21-19, 19-21, 15-7Â
UP NEXT: The Aggies will remain in Malibu, where they will play Pepperdine at 9:00 a.m. and Vanguard at 1:00 p.m. PST on April 12, 2025.