Lithuanians break through, Aussies rally to win men's title

SANTA ROSA, Laguna — Lithuanian Olympians Monika Paulikiene and Aine Raupelyte captured the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Nuvali Challenge title after dominating Americans Alaina Chacon and Madelyn Anderson, 21-12, 21-11, on Sunday night at the Nuvali Sands Courts here. Raupelyte controlled the net throughout the match, especially in the second set, where the 6-foot-6 Lithuanian anchored a decisive run that turned into an 18-8 advantage after a lucky dig conversion by Paulikiene. The Americans managed to trim the deficit to 19-11 before Paulikiene pushed Lithuania to championship point. Raupelyte then sealed the victory with an attack off a floater […]...

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