Stanford, Calif.- The Dons competed in the pairs quarterfinals at the Nor Cal Invitational facing teams from the Pacific, Stanford and California.
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Although the Dons did not make an opportunity to advance in the tournament, they played competitively.
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Courtney Sabahi and
Valentina Zaloznik went three sets against Lexi Elman and Kat Schulz, the top pair of the Pacifc, but came short, 19-21, 21-19, 15-9.
Jessica Gaffney and
Sara Staengle ended their winning streak after a tough loss against Lauren Birks and Brittany Howard of Stanford.
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Kiara McKibben and Katarina made California's pair Sammy Furlan and Ashley Johsnon work for their slot in the semi's with a close match in the first set 28-26 to fall 21-14.
Jessica Keenan and
Oluoma Okaro put up a fight against Inanna Eshoo and Katie Regalia to be overcome by the California duo, 21-18, 21-17.
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Next up for the Volley Dons will be the California Consortium in Larkspur, California on March 13 at 2:30 p.m.
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Pairs Tournament Results
 1s&2s (Quarterfinals)
(1) Lexi Elman/Kat Schulz (UOP) def. (1)
Courtney Sabahi/
Valentina Zaloznik (USF), 19-21, 21-19, 15-9
(1) Lauren Birks/Brittany Howard (STAN) def. (2)
Jessica Gaffney/
Sara Staengle (USF), 21-16, 21-19
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3s&4s (Quarterfinals)
(4) Sammy Furlan/Ashley Johnson (CAL) def. (4)
Kiara McKibben/
Katarina Pilepic (USF), 28-26, 21-14
(3) Inanna Eshoo/Katie Regalia (CAL) def. (3)
Jessica Keenan/
Oluoma Okaro (USF), 21-18, 21-17
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