TAMPA, Fla., April 10, 2026 – The University of South Florida beach volleyball team opened play at the Boise State Beach Bash on Friday, taking on Washington (receiving votes) and host No. 19 Boise State. The Bulls move to 18–8 overall following day one in Idaho.
 
Washington (RV) 4, South Florida 1

The Huskies struck first, as Kate Stewart and Ariana Medchill fell in straight sets to open the dual before South Florida quickly responded to even the match.
 
Zoey Mitchell and Isabella Almeida tied the match at 1–1 with a three-set comeback victory, rallying for a 13–21, 21–19, 15–11 win.
 
Washington regained the lead as Sasha Pasloski and Morgan Anderson were defeated in straight sets, 21–19, 21–16.
 
The Huskies moved within one point of clinching with another close straight-set win, as Alyx Zapatka and Tereza Lajkebova fell 21–19, 21–18, securing the dual for Washington.
 
In the final match, Julia Panko and Cornelia Crudu pushed to three sets but ultimately dropped a hard-fought 18–21, 21–15, 15–11 decision to close out the 4–1 result.
 
No 19. Boise State  5, South Florida 0
 
South Florida closed the day against Boise State, where the Broncos secured a 5–0 result.
Zoey Mitchell and Isabella Almeida were first to finish, falling in straight sets as Boise State took the early lead.
 
Kate Stewart and Ariana Medchill followed with one of the most competitive matches of the dual, pushing to three sets after a strong 21–15 second set. The pair ultimately fell 20–22, 21-15, 15–12.
 
Alyx Zapatka and Tereza Lajkebova were next to finish, dropping a straight-set decision, 16-21, 14–21, as Boise State continued to build momentum.
 
Sasha Pasloski and Morgan Anderson also battled but fell in straight sets, 14–21, 18–21.
 
In the final match, Cornelia Crudu and Julia Panko pushed late but were unable to turn the result, as Boise State closed out the dual to win 5–0.
 
 
Note-A-Bulls:
• Point on the Day — Almeida and Mitchell recorded a three-set comeback victory against Washington.
• Close Sets All Around — Several sets throughout the day were decided by just a few points, showing a competitive battle across both duals.
• Tough Competition — South Florida faced a receiving votes Washington squad and No. 19 Boise State on day one.
 
UP NEXT
South Florida continues play at day two of the Boise State Beach Bash on Saturday, facing No. 11 Grand Canyon at 10:30 a.m. (ET) before taking on Florida International at 4:30 p.m. (ET). 

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The University of South Florida Beach Volleyball program is the newest program in the now 21-team USF Athletics program. South Florida Beach Volleyball joined Conference USA on July 1, 2025. Pri Piantadosi-Lima was named South Florida's first-ever beach volleyball head coach on June 6, 2023. She also serves as the head coach of USAV Beach and the national team development program and was honored as the 2022 USA Volleyball Female Junior Coach of the Year. Before joining South Florida, Piantadosi-Lima helped launch the Eckerd College program in 2015 as an assistant coach and helped lead the program to its first AVCA national championship and two consecutive NCAA championship podium finishes.


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