Huntsville, Ala. -- The No. 19 Sandy Panthers (23-13) fell to No. 14 FAU in the CCSA Blue Bracket Championship on Sunday afternoon at the John Hunt Park.
Pairs Angel Ferary/Bella Ferary and Olivia Stasevich/Mattie Johnson were named to the CCSA All-Tournament Team at the conclusion of the event.
Georgia State entered the championship contest after besting Southern Miss and No. 12 FIU in the earlier rounds of competition. With all five flights competing at once, the match results came in quickly.
The Ferary sisters registered their 19th victory of the season. The duo did not play with each other during the beginning of the season, but they hit their stride after the Day of Duals event in downtown Atlanta. The freshmen pair's .864 winning percentage marks the best winning percentage in a single season by any duo in GSU program history.
Despite the early edge, the Owls would gain the lead with wins on courts two and four. All eyes turned to the remaining courts, where GSU needed both points to pull out the win. Eden Hawes and Maddy Delmonte took their contest to three-sets, but ultimately FAU surpassed the veteran pair to clinch the title. With the team decision decided action halted on court three.
Today's result marks the end of the 2021 campaign for GSU. Follow Georgia State beach volleyball on Instagram and Twitter (@GSUBeachVB) for the latest news and notes from Downtown Atlanta.
FAU 3, GSU 1
1. Mackenzie Morris/Erica Brok (FAU) def. Eden Hawes/Maddy Delmonte (GSUBVB) 15-21, 21-17, 15-12
2. Ellie Austin/Kenley Adams (FAU) def. Novack, Kate/Dorn, Kelly (GSUBVB) 21-18, 21-19
3. Kaila Dorish/Jillienne Cangelosi (FAU) vs. Olivia Stasevich/Mattie Johnson (GSUBVB) unfinished
4. Maylin Bouffard/Savannah Pesante (FAU) def. Gordon, Maddie/McCall, Meagan (GSUBVB) 21-18, 21-19
5. Feray, Bella/Feray, Angel (GSUBVB) def. Courtney Moon/Abby Jackson (FAU) 21-12, 21-14
