As the USC Beach Volleyball team gears up for the Texas Invitational, the Women of Troy are set to showcase their formidable skills against a lineup of top-tier opponents. With a record of 18-3, USC enters the tournament with confidence, ready to face No.
16 Florida Atlantic, No. 17 North Florida, No.
12 LSU, and No. 6 Texas over the two-day event.
MATCH PREVIEW
- Florida Atlantic (Match #22) Date: Friday, March 27 at 9 a.m.
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- Series History: USC leads 9-0
- Last Meeting: USC dominated with a 4-0 victory on March 15, 2026.
- North Florida (Match #23) Date: Friday, March 27 at 1:30 p.m.
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- Series History: USC leads 5-0
- Last Meeting: USC secured a 3-0 win on May 2, 2025.
- LSU (Match #24) Date: Saturday, March 28 at 10:30 a.m.
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- Series History: USC leads 7-4
- Last Meeting: A tight contest ended with a 3-2 win for USC on March 7, 2026.
- Texas (Match #25) Date: Saturday, March 28 at 12:30 p.m.
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- Series History: Tied at 1-1
- Last Meeting: USC fell short with a 2-3 loss on Feb. 21, 2026.
Fans can catch all the action live on the Longhorn Network.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
USC's recent trip to Pompano Beach, Florida, was a testament to their resilience and skill. The Trojans went 3-1 at the Florida Atlantic Beach Invitational, notching victories against Tampa, Florida Atlantic, and TCU.
Their only setback came against a strong Florida State team. A subsequent rematch against TCU saw USC triumph 3-2, followed by a commanding 5-0 exhibition win over Palm Beach State.
RANKINGS AND STANDOUT PERFORMANCES
The Trojans' impressive performance in Florida has propelled them to third in the AVCA Coaches' Poll and fourth in the CBVB team rankings. Key players Zoey Henson and Sarah Wood have been exceptional, holding a 19-1 record primarily in the second flight, earning them a fifth-place NCAA ranking. Meanwhile, Ashley Pater and Kennedy Coakley, with a 16-5 record in the first flight, are ranked sixth.
Remarkably, USC's second flight remains undefeated this season across 21 duals, a testament to the depth and talent of Henson, Wood, Pater, Coakley, Alana Embry, and Quincy Stephens.
As the Women of Troy prepare to take on some of the nation's best, their blend of skill, strategy, and teamwork will be crucial. With a history of success and a hunger for more, USC is poised to make a significant impact at the Texas Invitational.