MESA, Ariz. --- The Park University Gilbert beach volleyball team (2-2) lost 5-0 to the La Sierra University Golden Eagles (2-2) in Day 1 of the Great Southwest Athletic Conference Arizona Round Robin, Wednesday afternoon at Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa, Ariz.

After defeating Simpson at home last Thursday, the Buccaneers now drop back to .500. In this contest against La Sierra, Park-Gilbert's No. 1 and No. 2 pairs pushed the Golden Eagles to three sets.

The 2026 GSAC Arizona Round Robin features all eight beach volleyball programs in the conference, all stacked with plenty of talent. The latest NAIA Top 10 was announced Wednesday morning, listing five GSAC teams: No. 1 OUAZ, No. 3 The Master's, No. 5 Arizona Christian, No. 7 Hope International, and No. 10 Benedictine Mesa.

Final Scores:

1.        Alisa Gavva and Ava Himstreet (LSU) def. Porsche Bauer and Adriana DeMario (PARK) 18-21, 21-12, 15-9

2.        Herlinda Casanova and Lanah Bergen (LSU) def. Elise Langley and Lizzy Moyer (PARK) 18-21, 21-19, 15-7

3.        Anna Ayala and Sakura Pangelinan (LSU) def. Kyla Knight and Hayven Lick (PARK) 21-14, 21-7

4.        Ariana Pedroza and Sarah Patin (LSU) def. Aliya Unseth and Keep Williams (PARK) 21-17, 21-19

5.        Jenni Solano and Joseleen Navarro (LSU) def. Athena Hice and Marissa Moorehouse (PARK) 21-14, 21-14

The Buccaneers return to the court tomorrow, Feb. 18, for Day 2 of round robin action. They face the Hope International Royals (3-3) at 1 p.m. MST at Arizona Athletic Grounds.