
Preview: FIU Surf Nā Turf Invitational
3/16/2023 8:15:00āÆPM | Women's Beach Volleyball
The Horned Frogs will face three ranked opponents in Miami, Fla.
FORT WORTH āĀ No. 1 TCU beach volleyball (12-0) travels to Miami, Fla. where they will go head-to-head against No. 2 USC, No. 14, Florida International, No. 15 Florida Atlantic and Jacksonville this weekend, March 17-18.
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THE SCHEDULE
Friday
8:30 a.m. - vs. No. 2 USC
11:30 a.m. ā vs. No. 14 Florida International
Saturday
8:30 a.m. ā vs. No. 15 Florida AtlanticĀ
11:30 a.m. ā vs. Jacksonville
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FOLLOW ALONG
Live Stats for the Weekend
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FROG FOCUS
The Horned Frogs charted another perfect weekend to remain undefeated on the season. The Frogs downed both Southern Miss and Texas A&M ā Kingsville, 5-0 and also picked up two victories over No. 4 LSU to close out a stellar home opener.
TCU's perfect weekend stretched their home winning streak to 32 dating back to March 6, 2020. The sweep of Southern Miss was the 10thĀ of the season for the Horned Frogs. TCU showcased its strength this weekend, winning 40-of-47 sets played.
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TCU's No. 1 pairing ofĀ Daniela AlvarezĀ andĀ Tania MorenoĀ were named back-to-back CCSA Pair of the Week (March 8 & 15) for their stellar performance in the Tampa Tournament and at the Horned Frog Challenge. It marked the fifth time the duo has been honored by the CCSA.
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Four other Frogs join Alvarez and Moreno in delivering perfect 4-0 weekends: Maria Gonzalez, Anhelina Khmil, Kate Privett, and Rochelle Scott.Ā
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SCOUTING THE OPPOSITION
No. 2 USC (10-0) travels to Miami after a perfect 4-0 showing at home. The Trojans downed No. 16 Long Beach State, 4-1 and swept Concordia University Irvine, No. 7 Stanford and Cal Poly, 5-0. The Horned Frogs will be the eighth ranked opponent that USC has faced this season.
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No. 14 Florida International, 4-2, returns home from the Sailfish Tri-Match in West Palm Beach, Florida on Tuesday. The Panthers defeated Palm Beach Atlantic, 3-2, and swept Florida Southern College, 5-0. TCU is the highest ranked opponent that FIU will go toe-to-toe with this season. The Horned Frogs currently lead the all-time series over the Panthers, 4-2.
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No. 15 Florida Atlantic (7-5) heads to Miami after a 0-4 showing at the Battle for LA in Los Angeles, Calif. The Owls were handed losses by No. 8 Loyola Marymount, No. 7 Stanford, No. 16 Long Beach and No. 3 UCLA. TCU is the highest ranked opponent that FAU will face this season. The Horned Frogs are 3-4 all time against the Owls.
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Jacksonville, 4-5, travels to Miami after squaring off against Florida Gulf Coast in Fort Meyers, Fla. TCU will be the second ranked opponent that the Dolphins will face this season. The Horned Frogs are perfect against Jacksonville, leading the series, 2-0.
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FOLLOW THE FROGS
For more information on TCU beach volleyball, visitĀ gofrogs.comĀ and follow the team on social media: @TCUBeachVB on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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THE SCHEDULE
Friday
8:30 a.m. - vs. No. 2 USC
11:30 a.m. ā vs. No. 14 Florida International
Saturday
8:30 a.m. ā vs. No. 15 Florida AtlanticĀ
11:30 a.m. ā vs. Jacksonville
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FOLLOW ALONG
Live Stats for the Weekend
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FROG FOCUS
The Horned Frogs charted another perfect weekend to remain undefeated on the season. The Frogs downed both Southern Miss and Texas A&M ā Kingsville, 5-0 and also picked up two victories over No. 4 LSU to close out a stellar home opener.
TCU's perfect weekend stretched their home winning streak to 32 dating back to March 6, 2020. The sweep of Southern Miss was the 10thĀ of the season for the Horned Frogs. TCU showcased its strength this weekend, winning 40-of-47 sets played.
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TCU's No. 1 pairing ofĀ Daniela AlvarezĀ andĀ Tania MorenoĀ were named back-to-back CCSA Pair of the Week (March 8 & 15) for their stellar performance in the Tampa Tournament and at the Horned Frog Challenge. It marked the fifth time the duo has been honored by the CCSA.
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Four other Frogs join Alvarez and Moreno in delivering perfect 4-0 weekends: Maria Gonzalez, Anhelina Khmil, Kate Privett, and Rochelle Scott.Ā
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SCOUTING THE OPPOSITION
No. 2 USC (10-0) travels to Miami after a perfect 4-0 showing at home. The Trojans downed No. 16 Long Beach State, 4-1 and swept Concordia University Irvine, No. 7 Stanford and Cal Poly, 5-0. The Horned Frogs will be the eighth ranked opponent that USC has faced this season.
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No. 14 Florida International, 4-2, returns home from the Sailfish Tri-Match in West Palm Beach, Florida on Tuesday. The Panthers defeated Palm Beach Atlantic, 3-2, and swept Florida Southern College, 5-0. TCU is the highest ranked opponent that FIU will go toe-to-toe with this season. The Horned Frogs currently lead the all-time series over the Panthers, 4-2.
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No. 15 Florida Atlantic (7-5) heads to Miami after a 0-4 showing at the Battle for LA in Los Angeles, Calif. The Owls were handed losses by No. 8 Loyola Marymount, No. 7 Stanford, No. 16 Long Beach and No. 3 UCLA. TCU is the highest ranked opponent that FAU will face this season. The Horned Frogs are 3-4 all time against the Owls.
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Jacksonville, 4-5, travels to Miami after squaring off against Florida Gulf Coast in Fort Meyers, Fla. TCU will be the second ranked opponent that the Dolphins will face this season. The Horned Frogs are perfect against Jacksonville, leading the series, 2-0.
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FOLLOW THE FROGS
For more information on TCU beach volleyball, visitĀ gofrogs.comĀ and follow the team on social media: @TCUBeachVB on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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