CHARLESTON, S.C. –  The College of Charleston beach volleyball team dropped two tight matches at the Charleston Beach Classic Friday afternoon.

The Cougars won duals at the 3s and 5s, taking UNCW down to the wire for a fifth and deciding match for the first time this season.

Kora Hansen and Alexa Psotka highlighted the Cougars match vs. the Chanticleers at the 2s with a thrilling 2-1 victory. The pair won both of their duals, defeating the Seahawks in straight sets. 

Charleston returns to play on April 25 for the Sun Belt Championship in Foley, Alabama.

UNCW 3, Charleston 2
1 Gabby LaPata and Sarah Thompson (UNCW) def. Emily Banitt and Ella Duffner (CofC) 21-14 21-19
2. Lyvia Trimp and Grace Sistrunk (UNCW) def. Cassie Thayse and Elizabeth Curry (CofC) 21-10 21-17
3. Kora Hansen and Alexa Psotka (CofC) def. Annika Thompson and Traci Schrock (UNCW) 23-21 21-15
4. Tamsie Black and Sophia Puhala (UNCW) def. Tynley Smeltzer and Allie Holland (CofC) 21-19 16-21 15-10
5. Alivia Newberg and Grace Toscano (CofC) def. Hannah Forbes and Maddy Folks (UNCW) 21-1 1 21-18

Coastal Carolina 4, Charleston 1
1 Frida Meincke Lyo and Emma Kunaus (CCU) def. Emily Banitt and Ella Duffner (CofC) 21-19 21-16
2. Kora Hansen and Alexa Psotka (CofC) def. Madeline Sigmon and Anna Rita (CCU) 21-18 18-21 15-10
3. Kristyna Koblizkova and Maya McNabney (CCU) def. Cassie Thayse and Elizabeth Curry (CofC) 15-21 23-21 15-7
4. Ava Novello and Raychel Ehlers (CCU) def. Sophie Hays and Grace Toscano (CofC) 21-14 21-16
5. Celia Ryan and Karis Gordon (CCU) def. Tynley Smeltzer and Allie Holland (CofC) 21-13 21-11