PHOENIX – The Colorado Mesa University beach volleyball team opened the 2017 season with a 5-1 win at Benedictine University at Mesa Thursday (March 2).

Abby Ney and Taylor Woods earned a 2-0 win at No. 1 over Jade De Rosa and Hannah Marang.

Erin Perez and Megan Gianinetti won 2-0 at No. 2, and Mackenzie Edwards and Hattie Gianinetti won 2-0 at No. 3.

Hana Peterman and Katie Scherr defeated Lauren Purdy and Caitlan Sammons 21-10, 21-16 at No. 4.

Kricket Adleman and Hailey Crane earned a narrow 22-20, 21-19 win at No. 6.

Colorado Mesa (1-0) will play matches against Loyola Marymount, Texas Christian and Grand Canyon March 3.