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Sandyjacks Travel to ULM Bayou Bash
3/12/2026 10:00:00 AM | Beach Volleyball
SFA looks to battle against Missouri State, ULM, and Tarleton in weekend clash
NACOGDOCHES, Texas – The Stephen F. Austin Sandyjacks beach volleyball team travels to Monroe for their weekend battle, starting with Missouri State and ULM on Friday, March 13, and concluding with Tarleton State on Saturday, March 14.
SCOUTING MISSOURI STATE
· Last time out, SFA and Missouri State recorded their first meeting in 2022, where SFA took a 3-2 victory to pull ahead 1-0 in the series.
· The Bears currently remain 8-0 in the year.
· Missouri State has outscored its opponents 33-2 this season in eight matches.
· In their last match, Missouri State defeated Lindenwood in a 5-0 victory, with four of the five matches being clean sweeps for the Bears.
· The Bears and Sandyjacks start off the Bayou Bash, facing off at 9:00 a.m. on Friday.
SCOUTING ULM
· The Warhawks are ready for the ULM Bayou Bash, entering the weekend with a 1-7 record.
· The Sandyjacks aim to even the series history, as ULM currently leads 4-3.
· Last match, SFA captured the 3-2 victory in a reverse sweep of the Warhawks in 2025.
· In the Warhawks' last matchup, ULM was crushed in a 5-0 loss to LSU.
· ULM has been outscored 8-31 in eight matches.
· The Warhawks' one win on the season came from a 3-2 dogfight against Sam Houston.
· ULM starts off the Bayou Bash, squaring off with SFA.
SCOUTING TARLETON
· In the 2026 season, Tarleton sports a 3-6 record.
· SFA remains undefeated with a 2-0 record and outscoring Tarleton 9-1 in the two-year-long series.
· Last match, SFA swept Tarleton 5-0 in 2025.
· The Texans have been outbattled in nine matches, being outscored 20-25.
· The Texans will first meet with Missouri State before crossing paths with the Sandyjacks.
SCOUTING SFA
· SFA sits above .500 currently, with a 4-3 record.
· Mikaela Diogo-Lopez, Annabella Howerton, Gianna Reamer, and Lara Gilardi all keep perfect with a 3-0 record
· Currently, six Sandyjacks remain undefeated, with the addition of Gabrielle Damborowiski and Luna França carrying a 2-0 record.
· SFA marked the 10-win benchmark after their 3-2 win over Arizona Christian.
· The Sandyjacks hold a close 18-17 set record against seven opponents on the year.
THE 'JACKS HAVE GONE MOBILE
SFA Athletics' newest mobile phone application is designed to bring Lumberjack fans closer to the action than ever before. Available now on both the App Store and Google Play, the new SFA Athletics app delivers schedules, scores, rosters, news, ticket access, and exclusive content right to your phone. Fans can also receive push notifications, so they never miss a moment of the action. Download now: Official SFA Athletics App.
FOLLOW THE SANDYJACKS
For all the latest information on SFA beach volleyball, visit SFAjacks.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow the Jacks on X, Instagram, and Facebook.
SCOUTING MISSOURI STATE
· Last time out, SFA and Missouri State recorded their first meeting in 2022, where SFA took a 3-2 victory to pull ahead 1-0 in the series.
· The Bears currently remain 8-0 in the year.
· Missouri State has outscored its opponents 33-2 this season in eight matches.
· In their last match, Missouri State defeated Lindenwood in a 5-0 victory, with four of the five matches being clean sweeps for the Bears.
· The Bears and Sandyjacks start off the Bayou Bash, facing off at 9:00 a.m. on Friday.
SCOUTING ULM
· The Warhawks are ready for the ULM Bayou Bash, entering the weekend with a 1-7 record.
· The Sandyjacks aim to even the series history, as ULM currently leads 4-3.
· Last match, SFA captured the 3-2 victory in a reverse sweep of the Warhawks in 2025.
· In the Warhawks' last matchup, ULM was crushed in a 5-0 loss to LSU.
· ULM has been outscored 8-31 in eight matches.
· The Warhawks' one win on the season came from a 3-2 dogfight against Sam Houston.
· ULM starts off the Bayou Bash, squaring off with SFA.
SCOUTING TARLETON
· In the 2026 season, Tarleton sports a 3-6 record.
· SFA remains undefeated with a 2-0 record and outscoring Tarleton 9-1 in the two-year-long series.
· Last match, SFA swept Tarleton 5-0 in 2025.
· The Texans have been outbattled in nine matches, being outscored 20-25.
· The Texans will first meet with Missouri State before crossing paths with the Sandyjacks.
SCOUTING SFA
· SFA sits above .500 currently, with a 4-3 record.
· Mikaela Diogo-Lopez, Annabella Howerton, Gianna Reamer, and Lara Gilardi all keep perfect with a 3-0 record
· Currently, six Sandyjacks remain undefeated, with the addition of Gabrielle Damborowiski and Luna França carrying a 2-0 record.
· SFA marked the 10-win benchmark after their 3-2 win over Arizona Christian.
· The Sandyjacks hold a close 18-17 set record against seven opponents on the year.
THE 'JACKS HAVE GONE MOBILE
SFA Athletics' newest mobile phone application is designed to bring Lumberjack fans closer to the action than ever before. Available now on both the App Store and Google Play, the new SFA Athletics app delivers schedules, scores, rosters, news, ticket access, and exclusive content right to your phone. Fans can also receive push notifications, so they never miss a moment of the action. Download now: Official SFA Athletics App.
FOLLOW THE SANDYJACKS
For all the latest information on SFA beach volleyball, visit SFAjacks.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow the Jacks on X, Instagram, and Facebook.
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