Box Score
The University of Tulsa defeated Incarnate Word 3-1 in their season opener at the Hurricane Classic on Friday. Tulsa's (1-0) win marks the seventh win for the Golden Hurricane in their last nine season opening contests.
TU took the first set 25-18 after a late run helped the Hurricane pull away from the Cardinals. After a Mariah Pardo service ace to bring the score to 17-16, TU outscored Incarnate Word 8-2 to go up 1-0 in the match.
The Golden Hurricane never trailed in the second set, jumping out to an 11-5 lead after back-to-back kills from senior Jaime Rahilly before going on to take the set 25-19.