The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Sand Volleyball Hosts Mercer On Senior Day Wednesday
4/7/2015 12:00:00 AM | Women's Beach Volleyball
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- The UAB sand volleyball team will host Mercer on Wednesday in its final home match of the season. The teams are scheduled to begin play at 12 p.m. CT at the UAB Sand Courts.
UAB (6-8) has won four of its last five matches heading into the contest. The Blazers are also 3-2 in matches played in Birmingham.
This will be the 11th all-time meeting between UAB and Mercer (8-8), as the Blazers hold an 8-2 advantage. The two teams already met once this season, as UAB topped the Bearcats, 3-2, in the Tulane Duals Tournament. 
Two pairs have reached 10 wins this season, as seniors Kiriana Hirini and Bethanie Thomas have a 10-7 record at the No. 1 position. Senior Becca Howard and freshman Avei Logoleo are 10-6 this season competing at the No. 5 position. 
In the most recent tournament, the Blazers split in dual matches. UAB defeated College of Charleston, 3-2, before falling to No. 7 Georgia State, 3-2. 
Hirini and Thomas highlighted the pairs tournament, making it all the way to the championship match of the Gold Bracket.
Senior Day
Wednesday's game has been designated as Senior Day. UAB will honor its six seniors, Leslie Ekpe, Rachel Fairbanks, Kiriana Hirini, Becca Howard, Ally Slaughter and Bethanie Thomas prior to the start of the match. 
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