Cassie Dodd and Chloe Tome, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi
At the No. 1 spot, Dodd and Tome helped the Islanders capture the Southland Conference tournament title over the weekend. They opened with a 21-5, 21-10 to secure the victory over Nicholls. Next up, they beat Boise State’s top pair, who were named the SLC Pair of the Year, in straight sets.
In a rematch against Boise State for the championship, and with the NCAA bid hanging in the balance, all eyes turned to the No. 1s. Dodd and Tome prevailed in a three-set thriller after losing the first set. They rallied back in the second set and then got the championship-clinching point to give Texas A&M-Corpus Christi the title. Dodd and Tome were honored as the SLC Pair of the Tournament.
Recap
April 19: def. Keira Heckel/Hailey Mason (Nicholls) 21-5, 21-10
April 20: def. Marlayna Bullington/Sierra Land (Boise State) 21-15, 21-15
April 21: def. Marlayna Bullington/Sierra Land (Boise State) 15-21, 21-17, 15-7
Head Coach: Gayle Stammer
AVCA Team Ranking Last Week: RV
Award Type
- Pair of the Week