LONG BEACH, Calif. – In a tuneup match for the West Coast Conference Beach Volleyball Championships, No. 19 Saint Mary's squared off with No. 10 Long Beach State. The Gaels snagged a victory in the No. 4 position, but ultimately fell by the score of 4-1.
Sophomore Jennifer "Boo" Laird and freshman Chandler Cowell were the sole SMC duo to come away victorious on Tuesday as they defeated their adversary in three sets. The pair initially lost the opening set 21-17, but came back with a 21-17 second and a tightly-contested third (15-13).