RICHMOND, Ky. - The Eastern Kentucky University beach volleyball team tied its program record for wins in a season with a Senior Day split at the EKU Sand Fest.
 
The Colonels (16-8) opened the day with a 5-0 sweep of Ottawa before falling 5-0 to Chattanooga.
 
EKU dominated the morning matchup against Ottawa, winning every flight in straight sets and holding the Braves to under 10 points in five sets.
 
The day began with Senior Day festivities honoring Sami Deidesheimer, Molly Shomock and Arilyn Lee, and the trio helped set the tone early.
 
Deidesheimer and Lee delivered a commanding performance in the No. 4 flight, allowing just 10 total points in a 21-4, 21-6 victory.
 
Amanda Floystad and Carlyn Mcalister followed with a decisive 21-11, 21-7 win in the No. 2 spot.
 
In the top flight, Riley Cutler and Shomock secured the match-clinching point with a 21-7, 21-8 victory to give EKU a 3-0 lead.
 
Zsa Zsa Ferguson and Sutton Sales added to the sweep with a 21-12, 21-10 win, before Tatum Meinerz and Stella Yester closed out the match with a 21-10, 21-12 victory, marking Yester's first collegiate appearance and win.
 
The Colonels finished the EKU Sand Fest with a 4-1 record, earning four 5-0 sweeps. The Colonels will look to carry that momentum into the Scenic City Showdown as they prepare for the ASUN Championships.
 
EKU 5, OTTAWA 0

#	FLIGHTS	1	2	3
1	Molly Shomock and Riley Cutler	21-7	21-8
2	Carlyn Mcallister and Amanda Floystad	21-11	21-7
3	Zsa Zsa Ferguson and Sutton Sales	21-12	21-10
4	Sami Deidesheimer and Arilyn Lee	21-4	21-6
5	Tatum Meinerz and Stella Yester	21-10	21-12

Order of finish: 4, 2, 1, 3, 5
 
 
EKU 0, CHATANOOGA 5

#	FLIGHTS	1	2	3
1	Molly Shomock and Riley Cutler	14-21	17-21
2	Gabriella Armitage and Elpida Pisigkoni	11-21	13-21	9-15
3	Carlyn Mcallister and Amanda Floystad	21-16	12-21	9-15
4	Zsa Zsa Ferguson and Sutton Sales	21-18	17-21	7-15
5	Sami Deidesheimer and Arilyn Lee	19-21	12-21

Order of finish: 2, 4, 5, 1, 3