Washington Closes Regular Season 3-1 At Alki Beach Invitational

Friday, April 17

Seattle, Wash. // Alki Beach

12:30 p.m. PT

University of Washington

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Washington Closes Regular Season 3-1 At Alki Beach Invitational

April 18, 2026 | Beach Volleyball

SEATTLE – No. 19 Washington beach volleyball closed out the regular season at the Alki Beach Invitational with a 3-1 record, earning wins over Portland and No. 15 Florida Atlantic on Friday. On Saturday, the Beach Dawgs fell to Boise State before bouncing back with a win over Oregon.

The weekend also marked Senior Day for the Huskies, as five players were honored for their time, consistency, and dedication to the program. Washington capped the regular season with a strong showing, sending its seniors out on a high note.

Washington opened the weekend strong, sweeping Portland 5-0 behind a dominant showing across the lineup. The 3s set the tone early with a decisive 21-9, 21-10 win from Niki Egan and Mariana Tomasova, finishing first. The 2s followed as Ella Tyus and Sarah Wilcock handled business in straight sets, while the 4s and 5s added two more straight-set victories to clinch the dual. The 1s battled back after dropping the first set, as Emma Hohenauer and Katarina Pantovic rallied for a three-set comeback win to complete the sweep.

POV: you're on the sideline for the winning point ??#GrittyByNature pic.twitter.com/G9J3KZy17g
— Washington Beach Volleyball (@UW_BeachVB) April 17, 2026

The Dawgs carried that momentum into their second match of the day, taking down No. 15 Florida Atlantic, 4-1. After dropping the point at the 1s, Washington responded with four straight wins. Tyus and Wilcock picked up a key straight-set win at the 2s, while Egan and Tomasova delivered a gritty three-set comeback at the 3s. Brown and Hay stayed consistent with another straight-set victory at the 4s, and Avery Towne and Alina Urzua secured the dual with a clutch three-set win at the 5s.

On Saturday, Washington came up just short in a tightly contested 3-2 battle against Boise State. Egan and Tomasova continued their strong weekend with a straight-set win at the 3s, while Brown and Hay remained perfect, earning another commanding victory at the 4s. The dual came down to the wire, but Boise State edged out wins at the 1s, 2s, and 5s to take the match.

Washington battled past Oregon, 3-2, winning three tightly contested matches to secure the dual. Emma Hohenauer and Katarina Pantovic clinched the victory at the No. 1 spot with a 21-17, 19-21, 15-9 win, while Ella Tyus and Sarah Wilcock grinded out a 27-25, 21-17 straight-set victory at No. 2. Mayamay Brown and Ellis Hay added the third point for the Dawgs with a comeback three-set win (18-21, 21-17, 15-9) at No. 4. Oregon picked up points at No. 3 and No. 5, but Washington's ability to win two of the three matches that went to a third set proved to be the difference in the 3-2 result.

Head Coach Steve McFadden was also recognized during the match with a commemorative ball marking his first win as head coach, a 5–0 sweep of Vanguard on February 20

A 5-0 sweep over Vanguard marked McFadden's first win as head coach this season. A moment worth commemorating ??#GrittyByNature pic.twitter.com/QQCuc8qiXz
— Washington Beach Volleyball (@UW_BeachVB) April 18, 2026

April 17
No. 19 Washington – 5
Portland – 0

Emma Hohenauer / Katarina Pantovic (WASH) def. Leonie Freytag / Elin Larsson (POR) 18-21 21-12 15-10
Ella Tyus / Sarah Wilcock (WASH) def. Tate Mercer / Sarah Incitti (POR) 21-13 21-16
Niki Egan / Mariana Tomasova (WASH) def. Valerie Bruk / Elizabeth Ortiz (POR) 21-9 21-10
Mayamay Brown / Ellis Hay (WASH) def. Michela Strati / Nyah Mitchell (POR) 21-13 21-18
Zoria Heard / Reagan Peterson (WASH) def. Jeryn Hildenbrand / Josie Povey (POR) 21-18 21-11

Order of Finish: 3, 2, 4, 5, 1

April 17
No. 19 Washington – 4
No. 15 Florida International – 1

Denisse Morgenstern / Shantel Starling (FAU) def. Emma Hohenauer / Katarina Pantovic (WASH) 21-13 21-14 2
Ella Tyus / Sarah Wilcock (WASH) def. Olivia Strandberg a/ Ava Koehl (FAU) 21-15 25-23
Niki Egan / Mariana Tomasova (WASH) def. Klaire VanDeusen / Mia Scanlon (FAU) 19-21 23-21 15-8 4
Mayamay Brown / Ellis Hay (WASH) def. Cameron Knifton / Shayna Wolf (FAU) 24-22 21-17 5
Avery Towne / Alina Urzua (WASH) def. Reese Edwards / Kendall Mignerey (FAU) 21-16 16-21 15-11

Order of finish: 1, 2, 4, 5, 3

April 18
Boise State – 3
#19 Washington – 2

Allyson Alden / Addison Wolden (BOI) def. Emma Hohenauer / Katarina Pantovic (WASH) 21-17 19-21 15-11
Avery Allen / Ava Anderson (BOI) def. Ella Tyus / Sarah Wilcock (WASH) 21-15 21-15
Niki Egan / Mariana Tomasova (WASH) def. Serena van der Made / Keira Demirjian (BOI) 21-12 23-21
Mayamay Brown / Ellis Hay (WASH) def. Elli Wolthuis / Addison Moss (BOI) 21-16 21-10
Charlee Ellena / Lily Patock (BOI) def. Avery Towne / Alina Urzua (WASH) 23-21 21-23 15-13

Order of finish: 4, 2, 3, 1, 5

April 18
#19 Washington – 3
Oregon – 2

Emma Hohenauer / Katarina Pantovic (WASH) def. Liz Rossi / Bella Gamache (ORE) 21-17 19-21 15-9
Ella Tyus / Sarah Wilcock (WASH) def. AJ Slojkowski / Gwen Fife (ORE) 27-25 21-17
Daley McClellan / Elsa Snipes (ORE) def. Niki Egan / Mariana Tomasova (WASH) 22-20 21-19
Mayamay Brown / Ellis Hay (WASH) def. Hanna Bjornson / Sofia Taylor (ORE) 18-21 21-17 15-9
Natasha George / Landree Coats (ORE) def. Avery Towne / Alina Urzua (WASH) 21-19 11-21 15-12

Order of finish: 3, 2, 4, 5, 1

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