Following week 1 of AAC action, Tulsa, Wichita State and SMU remain undefeated at 2-0 in conference action. UConn earned its first conference victories Sunday afternoon.
Updated Standings:
| SCHOOL | CONF | CPCT. | OVERALL | PCT. | HOME | AWAY | NEUTRAL | STREAK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa | 2-0 | 1.000 | 9-4 | 0.692 | 5-0 | 1-2 | 3-2 | W2 |
| Wichita State | 2-0 | 1.000 | 7-6 | 0.538 | 2-0 | 4-2 | 1-4 | W2 |
| SMU | 2-0 | 1.000 | 5-7 | 0.417 | 4-3 | 0-2 | 1-2 | W2 |
| UCF | 1-0 | 1.000 | 10-3 | 0.769 | 6-0 | 1-2 | 3-1 | W7 |
| Cincinnati | 1-0 | 1.000 | 10-4 | 0.714 | 2-1 | 2-3 | 6-0 | W1 |
| UConn | 1-1 | 0.500 | 9-6 | 0.600 | 5-2 | 2-2 | 2-2 | W1 |
| Temple | 1-1 | 0.500 | 4-10 | 0.286 | 3-4 | 1-2 | 0-4 | L1 |
| USF | 0-1 | 0.000 | 11-3 | 0.786 | 5-2 | 3-0 | 3-1 | W1 |
| Houston | 0-2 | 0.000 | 13-4 | 0.765 | 4-3 | 2-1 | 7-0 | L3 |
| Tulane | 0-2 | 0.000 | 12-5 | 0.706 | 7-0 | 2-3 | 3-2 | L2 |
| ECU | 0-1 | 0.000 | 7-4 | 0.636 | 2-2 | 2-1 | 3-1 | L2 |
| Memphis | 0-2 | 0.000 | 7-7 | 0.500 | 4-3 | 1-3 | 2-1 |
USF def. North Florida 3-0 (25-20, 25-16, 25-17)
- USF moves to 11-3 overall; North Florida falls to 5-13 overall
- Box Score
- USF Recap / North Florida Recap
- Attendance: 249
USF used a .337 attack percentage and 5 to 2 blocking advantage to sweep instate rival North Florida and end a 2-match skid.
FINAL | No letdown in Jacksonville! We take this one in straight sets and move to 11-3 on the year! 🤘 #HornsUp pic.twitter.com/2wEDH0c60v
— USF Volleyball (@usfvolleyball) September 23, 2018
Team Comparison: USF / NF
- Points: 52 / 43
- Kills: 43 / 41
- Aces: 4 / 0
- Blocks: 5 / 2
- Assists: 40 / 37
- Digs: 52 / 44
Statistical Leaders – South Florida
- Nikkia Benitez: 11 kills, 11 digs, .391 attack percentage
- Jac’cara Walker: 10 kills
- Briana Stowell: 28 assists, 12 digs
- CC Clausen: 15 digs
Statistical Leaders – North Florida
- Gabby O’Connell: 12 kills, 7 digs
- Madilyn McCarty: 27 assists, 11 digs, 7 kills
- Callie Workman: 13 digs
SMU def. Temple 3-0 (25-21, 26-24, 25-22)
- SMU moves to 5-7 overall, 2-0 AAC; Temple falls to 4-10 overall, 1-1 AAC
- Box Score
- SMU Recap / Temple Recap
- Attendance: 789
SMU bested Temple in straight sets on Sunday afternoon to get off to a 2-0 AAC start. The Mustangs used a .244 attack percentage to advance to 5-7 in the all-time series against the Owls.
SMU sweeps Temple to start 2-0 in @American_VBall play!#PonyUp #WIT pic.twitter.com/vGI4S8Mp0w
— SMU Volleyball (@SMUVolleyball) September 23, 2018
Team Comparison: SMU / TU
- Points: 59 / 51
- Kills: 50 / 21
- Aces: 4 / 3
- Blocks: 5 / 7
- Assists: 45 / 37
- Digs: 67 / 55
Statistical Leaders – SMU
- Lexi Nordmann: 10 kills, .500 attack percentage
- Kendall Patterson: 28 assists, 12 digs
- Montana Watts: 17 digs
Statistical Leaders – Temple
- Katerina Papazoglou: 13 kills
- Irem Asci: 11 kills, 10 digs
- Iva Deak: 10 kills, .450 attack percentage
- Hannah Vandegrift: 19 assists
- Averi Salvador: 17 digs
Tulsa def. Tulane 3-0 (25-20, 25-22, 26-24)
- Tulsa moves to 9-4 overall, 2-0 AAC; Tulane falls to 12-5 overall, AAC
- Box Score
- Tulsa Recap / Tulane Recap
- Attendance: 181
Tulsa outperformed Tulane in attack percentage (.196 to .155), and blocks (11 to 6) to secure a 3-0 victory on Sunday. With the win, the Hurricanes move to 2-0 in the AAC and remain undefeated on their home court, 5-0.
9-4 on the season ☑️
2-0 in the conference ☑️
5-0 at home ☑️Check out highlights from today's sweep over Tulane! 📽️ #ForOurCity pic.twitter.com/0UdNas6eKB
— Tulsa Volleyball (@TulsaVolleyball) September 23, 2018
Team Comparison: TLS / TLN
- Points: 61 / 45
- Kills: 47 / 36
- Aces: 3 / 3
- Blocks: 11 / 6
- Assists: 41 / 31
- Digs: 50 / 55
Statistical Leaders – Tulsa
- Emily Thorson: 14 kills
- Maggie Hembree: 13 kills, 6 blocks, .500 attack percentage
- Rachel Moore: 10 kills, 8 digs
- Mariah Pardo: 36 assists, 10 digs
- Taylor Horsfall: 15 digs
Statistical Leaders – Tulane
- Yvette Burcescu: 8 kills
- Taylor Henigsman: 18 assists
- Kaylie McHugh: 21 digs
Wichita State def. Memphis 3-0 (25-18, 25-21, 26-24)
- Wichita State moves to 7-6 overall, 2-0 AAC; Memphis falls to 7-7 overall, 0-2 AAC
- Box Score
- Wichita State Recap / Memphis Recap
- Attendance: 1,989
Wichita State remained undefeated in AAC action and on its home court with a sweep of Memphis on Sunday afternoon. The Shockers outdid the Tigers in attack percentage (.210 to .122), blocks (5 to 3), and service aces (6 to 2) to secure the win.
FINAL | Wichita State defeats Memphis, 3-0, to move to 7-6 overall and 2-0 in #AmericanVB play! #watchus pic.twitter.com/VCFExpUbyv
— WichitaSt Volleyball (@GoShockersVB) September 23, 2018
Team Comparison: WSU / MEM
- Points: 51 / 40
- Kills: 40 / 35
- Aces: 6 / 2
- Blocks: 5 / 3
- Assists: 39 / 33
- Digs: 64 / 61
Statistical Leaders – Wichita State
- Megan Taflinger: 16 kills
- Tabitha Brown: 10 kills, 12 digs
- Kali Eaken: 35 assists, 7 digs
- Giorgia Civita: 29 digs
- Abby Pugh: 5 blocks
- Alex Koon: 5 blocks
Statistical Leaders – Memphis
- Hannah Flowers: 14 kills
- Kelsea Bivins: 10 kills
- Molly Murrihy: 27 assists, 16 digs
- Mady Ruhlman: 19 digs
UConn def. Houston 3-1 (25-16, 25-17, 23-25, 25-18)
- UConn moves to 9-6 overall, 1-1 AAC; Houston falls to 13-4 overall, 0-2 AAC
- Box Score
- UConn Recap / Houston Recap
- Attendance: 818
UConn outperformed its opponent offensively with a .272 attack percentage to earn a 4-set victory over Houston Sunday afternoon. The Huskies move to 1-1 in the AAC following the win, while the Cougars drop to 0-2.
UConn Drops Houston in 4! Huskies finish weekend in Texas at 1-1. On to Temple!#UConnNation https://t.co/51i8FcWq8Q pic.twitter.com/7njnzKzIwD
— UConn Volleyball (@UConnVB) September 23, 2018
Team Comparison: UCONN / HOU
- Points: 67 / 57
- Kills: 55 / 41
- Aces: 2 / 6
- Blocks: 10 / 10
- Assists: 49 / 37
- Digs: 56 / 44
Statistical Leaders – UConn
- Caylee Parker: 16 kills, 7 digs
- Genna Florig: 14 kills, 5 blocks, .619 attack percentage
- Emma Turner: 42 assists
- Elizabeth Kline: 17 digs
Statistical Leaders – Houston
- Jordan Lockwood: 10 kills
- Abby Irvine: 22 assists
- Katie Karbo: 21 digs
Up Next:
| Date | Matchup | Location | Time |
| Tuesday, Sept. 25 | NC Central at East Carolina | Greenville, N.C. | 4 p.m. |
| Thursday, Sept. 27 | North Texas at Tulsa | Tulsa, Okla. | 6 p.m. |
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