The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Chychrun and Knott Selected as C-USA Pair of the Week
3/31/2026 12:00:00 PM | Women's Beach Volleyball
Chychrun and Knott turned in a perfect weekend at the Stampede Beach Opener, hosted by South Florida. The UAB duo went 4-0 on Court 3, winning all eight sets across four matches. Their performance included a straight-set victory over host South Florida, which entered the weekend on an 11-match winning streak.
With the sweep, the pair improved to a team-best 20-5 on the season, including three wins over ranked opponents. Chychrun recorded her 20th career victory on Court 3, setting a UAB record for wins on that court, while Knott's 20th win tied the program's freshman single-season record.
This marks the second Pair of the Week honor for the Blazers in 2026, with Lauren Cairo and Claudia Stockard earning the recognition on March 3.
Conference USA Beach Volleyball Pairs of the Week
Feb 24 - Julia Panko/Cornelia Crudu, USF
Mar 3 - Lauren Cairo/Claudia Stockard, UAB
Mar 10 - Klaire VanDeusen/Mia Scanlon, Florida Atlantic
Mar 17 - Olivia Strandberg /Ava Koehl, Florida Atlantic
Mar 24 - Krista Paegle/Averie Threet, UTEP
Mar 31 - Olivia Chychrun/Ava Grace Knott, UAB
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