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Bruins Wrap up Play at AVCA Beach Nationals
Huntsville, Ala. - UCLA wrapped up play at the AVCA Beach Nationals with Sunday victories for Harper Cooper/Alina Ryan and Taylor Ford/Cora Loomer. Cooper/Ryan finished in 13th place, while Ford/Loomer finished in 29th in the 64-pair tournament.
Cooper/Ryan started the tournament strong with a pair of straight-set wins on Friday. But on Saturday, the pair lost to 10th-seeded Addison Junk and Avery Junk from Florida State (20-22, 15-21) to drop out of the championship bracket and then lost their afternoon match to Grand Canyon's Karynn Garow/Mae Manthe, 21-19, 18-21, 13-15. Cooper/Ryan rebounded on Sunday with a 21-15, 19-21, 15-9 victory over Arden Besecker/Olivia McElroy from Arizona State.