NEW ORLEANS- No. 17 Georgia State shined in the opening day of the NOLA Classic, collecting three victories. Head coach Beth Van Fleet accumulated her 150th career win at the program's helm with today's performances

In the morning match, Georgia State battled Texas A&M Corpus Christi. The wind played a huge factor for both squads as every player on the courts had to make adjustments to their strategy in the conditions. Senior duo Bekah Brodbeck and Meagan McCall found the first of many Georgia State points of the day with a 21-19, 23-21 decision on court four.  The Ferary sisters cruised to a 21-11, 21-13 result on court five to add to the point total. An Islanders victory in position No. 3 would put Texas A&M Corpus Christi on the board. The top two flights engaged in challenging three-set matches against the Islanders. The Panthers clinched the first dual as Mattie Johnson and Olivia Stasevich found the win. Shortly afterwards Eden Hawes and Maddy Delmonte would close the action with an additional victory for the Panthers on the top court. 

GSU did not have much time to recover as they immediately faced Central Arkansas for the first time in program history. The Sandy Panthers earned victories on the bottom four courts to take the dual, including a victory from Stasevich and Johnson on court two. The win marked fifth-year Olivia Stasevich's 71st career victory, which ties former teammate Georgia Johnson for fifth-most career wins while representing the blue and white. UCA would avoid the sweep outlasting Eden Hawes and Bailey Hatchett, who were playing for the first time together this season, on the top court. 

In the afternoon finale, Georgia State would keep their momentum and level of play high, as they closed with a sweep over Spring Hill. This matched marked the milestone victory for head coach Van Fleet. 

Georgia State returns to the sand tomorrow to finish play in Louisiana against familiar foes. First GSU battles Houston Baptist at 11:15 a.m. ET before squaring-off against host No. 20 Tulane at 2:45 p.m. ET. Fans can watch all of the matches via Tulane streaming on YouTube. Live stats will not be available during the contests. For the latest news and notes from the sand follow @GSUBeachVB on Twitter and Instagram.

Results
No. 17 Georgia State 4, Texas A&M Corpus Christi 1

Court 1: Maddy Delmonte and Eden Hawes (GSU) def. Brooke Pertuit and Giuliana Poletti Corrales (TAMCC) 21-19, 15-21, 15-13

Court 2: Mattie Johnson and Olivia Stasevich (GSU) def. Brooke Adkisson and Kylie Kvam (TAMCC) 21-17, 20-22, 15-10

Court 3: Taylor Horsfall and Emily Ramirez (TAMCC) def. Kelly Dorn and Kate Novack (GSU) 22-20, 21-17

Court 4: Bekah Brodbeck and Meagan McCall (GSU) def. Mihle Mazurkeviciute and Mary Dodge (TAMCC) 21-19, 23-21

Court 5: Angel Ferary and Bella Ferary (GSU) def. Alyson Demi McInnis and Aurora Carnes (TAMCC) 21-11, 21-13

Court 6 (Exh.):  Becky Tresham and Elise Saga (GSU) def. Micaela Mirabal and Tori Johnson (TAMCC) 21-14, 21-14

 No. 17 Georgia State 4, Central Arkansas 1

Court 1: Aly Brinkley and Colene Hamilton (UCA) def. Bailey Hatchett and Eden Hawes (GSU) 24-26, 21-17, 15-10

Court 2: Mattie Johnson and Olivia Stasevich (GSU) def. Evelyn Griffith and Faith Hasness (UCA) 17-21, 21-18, 15-8

Court 3: Meagan McCall and Kate Novack (GSU) def. Julia Oravec and Kelsie Sager (UCA) 21-11, 21-18

Court 4: Maddie Gordon and Becky Tresham (GSU) def. Makenna Schmitt and Shannon Stone (UCA) 21-14, 21-10

Court 5: Angel Ferary and Bella Ferary (GSU) def. Payton Sproule and Kayla Cook (UCA) 21-13, 21-13

Court 6 (Exh.):  Bekah Brodbeck and Elise Saga (GSU) def. Annie Berry and Bria Garmon (UCA) 21-14, 21-13

No. 17 Georgia State 5, Spring Hill College 0

Court 1: Bailey Hatchett and Eden Hawes (GSU) def. Payton Gidney and Kassandra Fairly (SHC) 18-21, 21-9, 15-11

Court 2: Mattie Johnson and Olivia Stasevich (GSU) def. Sarah Senft and Mikayla Boyer (SHC) 21-18, 21-19

Court 3: Maddie Gordon and Meagan McCall (GSU) def. Leanne Sorrel and Allison Weimer (SHC) 21-12, 21-8

Court 4: Angel Ferary and Bella Ferary (GSU) def. Natalie Bonner and Brooke Borgmeyer (SHC) 21-17, 21-17

Court 5: Elise Saga and Becky Tresham (GSU) def. Kyla Shappell and Patty Blood (SHC) 21-3, 21-14

Court 6: Briley Becker and Linnea Beger (SHC) def. Peyton Crenwelge and Bekah Brodbeck (GSU) 21-17, 21-18