The TCU Horned Frogs just flipped the script on NCAA Beach Volleyball.
TCU's Historic Ride
This wasn't just another championship final. TCU took down the Loyola Marymount Lions 3-2 to win their first National Championship in Gulf Shores, Alabama. And let’s be real, this victory? Straight up historic.
Before this, only the titans, USC and UCLA, had their names on the trophy. But TCU wasn't having it. They came in hot as the No. 2 seed, boasting a season where they dropped only five matches. Yep, you read that right.
The Final Showdown
The stage was set. All eyes were on the All-American showdown on Court 1. Tania Moreno and Daniela Alvarez versus LMU's Michelle Schaffer and Anna Pelloia. LMU struck first, taking the opener 21-18. But you could feel it coming. Alvarez and Moreno bounced back with a 21-15 reply, setting up a do-or-die third set.
And just like that, Alvarez showed why she's the 2025 National Player of the Year. Her block sealed the deal, and the Horned Frogs stormed the sand.
A New Era Begins
Let’s break it down—this win is more than a title. It’s a seismic shift in NCAA Beach Volleyball. TCU, with their perfect pairing of Ana Vergara and Anhelina Khmil going 21-0 this season, isn't just here to play. They're here to stay.
From dominating the Big 12 to taking the national stage, TCU has arrived. And from there? It was over.
That'll do it, Horned Frogs. The beach game just got a new powerhouse.
Source: frogsowar.com
