The future of beach volleyball as an NCAA sport is in jeopardy, with opposition arising from an unlikely source.

Coaches and administrators at traditional indoor volleyball powers like three-time defending NCAA champion Penn State, as well as about half of the Pac 10, are part of a movement to remove “sand volleyball” from a list of potential varsity sports. Athletic directors complain about stressing their already stretched budgets.
Proponents of the sport say that providing more opportunities for female athletes has never been convenient.
A vote will be taken Friday on whether to spike sand volleyball. If it survives, schools could begin competing in the next academic year.