Washington Splits Friday at Longhorn Showdown

Friday, April 3

Austin, Texas

6:00 a.m. PT

University of Washington

Houston Christian

April 04, 2026 | Beach Volleyball

AUSTIN, TEXAS – No. 19 Washington beach volleyball wrapped up its weekend at the Longhorn Showdown with a win over Houston Christian and losses to Tulane and No. 3 Texas, while its remaining Saturday match wAS canceled due to weather.

Washington opened the weekend Friday with a dominant 5–0 sweep over Houston Christian. The Huskies picked up straight-set wins on four of five courts, with Emma Hohenauer and Katarina Pantovic leading the way on court one. Avery Towne and Alina Urzua secured the first point on court five, followed by Mayamay Brown and Zoe Pabarcus on court four. Ella Tyus and Sarah Wilcock added another win on court three, while Niki Egan and Mariana Tomasova battled to a three-set victory on court two to complete the sweep.

Later in the day, the Huskies faced Tulane but fell 4–1. Tulane gained early momentum with wins on courts four and five before adding victories on courts one and two to clinch the dual. Washington's lone point came from Tyus and Wilcock on court three, who earned a straight-set victory.

Washington closed Friday against No. 3 Texas, where the Longhorns secured a 5–0 victory. Texas claimed wins across all five courts, including a three-set battle on court one to highlight the dual.

The Huskies were scheduled to continue play Saturday, but all remaining matches were canceled due to weather.

April 4 | Austin, Texas
No. 19 Washington – 5
Houston Christian – 0

Emma Hohenauer / Katarina Pantovic (UW) def. Hannah Foor / Olivia Zeigler (HCU) 21-15, 21-12
Niki Egan / Mariana Tomasova (UW) def. Grace Melnick / Paige Palmer (HCU) 16-21, 21-17, 15-8
Ella Tyus / Sarah Wilcock (UW) def. Alexa Landmark / Lauren Vickery (HCU) 24-22, 21-18
Mayamay Brown / Zoe Pabarcus (UW) def. Emma Chappell / Allie Patton (HCU) 21-18, 21-10
Avery Towne / Alina Urzua (UW) def. Claudia Verdejo Lozano / Mycah Whittemore (HCU) 21-14, 21-17
Order of Finish: 5, 4, 1, 3, 2

April 4 | Austin, Texas
Tulane – 4
No. 19 Washington – 1

Skylar Ensign / Molly Trodd (Tulane) def. Emma Hohenauer / Katarina Pantovic (UW) 21-16, 21-16
Katie Hansen / Emma Morris (Tulane) def. Niki Egan / Mariana Tomasova (UW) 21-15, 21-19
Ella Tyus / Sarah Wilcock (UW) def. Amirah Ali / Tawny Ensign (Tulane) 21-19, 21-16
Avery Burks / Gigi Gallegos (Tulane) def. Mayamay Brown / Ellis Tyus (UW) 21-18, 21-18
McKenzie Cutler / Sam O'Connor (Tulane) def. Avery Towne / Alina Urzua (UW) 19-21, 21-15, 15-11
Order of Finish: 4, 5, 1, 3, 2

April 4 | Austin, Texas
#3 Texas – 5
#19 Washington – 0

Brecht Piersma / Katie Hashman (Texas) def. Katarina Pantovic / Emma Hohenauer (UW) 19-21, 21-15, 15-6
Anna Pavelkova / Kacka Pavelkova (Texas) def. Sarah Wilcock / Ella Tyus (UW) 21-13, 21-15
Lily Davis / Emma Grace Robertson (Texas) def. Mariana Tomasova / Niki Egan (UW) 21-12, 21-15
Savannah Thomas / Chloe Charles (Texas) def. Zoe Pabarcus / Alina Urzua (UW) 21-18, 21-17
Noa Sonneville / Karin Zolnercikova (Texas) def. Ellis Hay / Mayamay Brown (UW) 22-20, 21-17
Order of Finish: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Duration: 1:36

Up Next
The Beach Dawgs head to Boise, Idaho for the Boise State Beach Bash beginning Friday, April 10. Washington opens the tournament against South Flordia at 9:00 a.m. PT, followed by a matchup with No. T13 Grand Canyon at 3:00 p.m. PT. On Sunday, April 11, the Huskies face Flordia International at 10:30 a.m. PT before concluding the weekend against the host, Boise State at 4:30 p.m. PT.

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