USF Pair Competes at AVCA Beach National Championships

TAMPA, Fla., November 9, 2025 – The University of South Florida seaside volleyball program closed its fall exhibition slate on the AVCA Beach National Championships in Huntsville, Ala., the place Abigail Lagemann and Josephine Sek competed amongst a 64-team nationwide area that includes high collegiate pairs from throughout the nation.
 
The Bulls’ duo opened play on Friday towards Arizona State, falling in a tightly contested three-set match (1-2) with shut scores in all three units.
 
Lagemann and Sek bounced again on Saturday with a powerful pair of straight-set victories. They swept Austin Peay, 2-0, earlier than carrying that momentum into one other decisive 2-0 win over Texas A&M–Corpus Christi to complete the day undefeated.
 
On Sunday, the Bulls concluded their weekend towards Southern Miss, falling in straight units in one other carefully contested match.
 
Competing towards elite packages from throughout the nation, Lagemann and Sek showcased the progress and potential of South Florida’s younger seaside volleyball program, persevering with to construct invaluable expertise and momentum heading into the spring season.
 
Up Next
USF Beach Volleyball formally transitions to NCAA Division I competitors this spring as a member of Conference USA, marking this system’s inaugural full aggressive season.
 
About USF Beach Volleyball
The University of South Florida Beach Volleyball program is among the latest sports activities on the college, bringing USF Athletics to a complete of 21 groups and marking an thrilling period for the Bulls. Pri Piantadosi-Lima was named South Florida’s first-ever seaside volleyball head coach on June 6, 2023. Coach Pri additionally serves as the pinnacle coach of the seaside nationwide group improvement program and was honored because the 2022 USA Volleyball Female Junior Coach of the Year. Before becoming a member of USF, she helped lead Eckerd College to its first AVCA nationwide championship and two consecutive NCAA championship podium finishes. USF Beach Volleyball will be a part of Conference USA efficient July 1, 2025, and compete in exhibition-style matches till formally beginning Division I competitors throughout the 2025-2026 season. 

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