UMKC’s Tyrecia Lukes Leads WAC Volleyball into Week 2
Individually, Kansas City’s Tyrecia Lukes leads the WAC in hitting percentage (.542), kills (5.00) and points (5.29), while Cal Baptist leads the WAC in hitting percentage (.244), opponent hitting percentage (.092) assists (13.85), kills (15.31), service aces (2.46) and digs (18.92).
American Athletic Conference Set for 44 Matches on Week 2
American Athletic Conference teams return to action with at least one match every day this week. The Week 2 slate proves to be a challenging one, as conference teams prepare to face seven nationally ranked foes, including five top-10 teams in the latest AVCA Coaches’ Poll.
Western Kentucky Extends Home Win Streak to 24 with Sweep of Belmont
WKU Volleyball opened its 2018 home slate with a sweep of Belmont to extend its home win streak to 24-consecutive matches – the longest in the nation.
Evansville, Drake Take 3-0 Marks into Week 2 to Lead Missouri Valley
Missouri Valley teams combined to post a 20-11 record during the opening weekend of the 2018 volleyball season despite playing on the road. Drake and Evansville led the pack with 3-0 marks.
Marquette, St. John’s Pick Up Big East Week 1 Accolades
Marquette’s Allie Barber was selected as Big East Offensive Player of the Week, teammate Martha Konovodoff was Defensive Player of the Week; while St. John’s rookie Rachele Rastelli earned Freshman honors.
Stony Brook, UNH, UMBC Earn America East Honors
The 2018 season began for all seven #AEVB teams over the weekend. The reigning #AEVB champions Stony Brook highlighted the weekend going 2-1 at the USF Tournament.
Big Matchups Highlight Week 2 Action in the Pac-12
Washington and Colorado highlight this week’s Pac-12 volleyball schedule, with the Huskies hosting the Pac-12/Big Ten Challenge and both teams facing Illinois and Iowa.
Morehead State Set for Tuesday Tilt vs. Marshall
Off to the program’s best start since 2009, Morehead State volleyball hits the road for the first time this season on Tuesday. The Eagles travel to Huntington, W. Va. to take on rival Marshall at 6 p.m. ET at Gullickson Gym.
Western Kentucky Puts 23-Match Home Win Streak on the Line Tonight
Western Kentucky welcomes Belmont to E.A. Diddle Arena Tuesday night to open its 2018 home slate. The Red and White currently own claim to the longest active home winning streak across the nation with 23-straight victories.
Alvarado, Owens Tabbed for MAAC Week 1 Honors
Freshman outside hitter Alanis Alvarado had a stellar collegiate debut for the Saint Peter’s en route to MAAC Player and Rookie of the Week nods, while Marist’s rookie Morgan Owens was named Libero of the Week.
