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.
Class of 2019 MB/OH Jessica LoPresti Commits to Troy
MB/OH Jessica Nicole LoPresti has committed to the Troy Trojans for 2019.
The 1000 Clubs: The Newest Members, Who’s Knocking on the Door
Iona’s Claire Archibald surpassed the 1,000 dig milestone to join the elite 1,000-kill/1,000 dig club. Five players reached 1,000 kills and four others posted their 1,000th dig on opening weekend.
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.
Van Sickle Serves Up 9 Aces as #18 Oregon Blanks Portland State
After facing two Top 5 teams on opening weekend, No. 18 Oregon earned its first victory of the season against instate foe Portland State. The Ducks denied the Vikings a reward for their 100 mile trip down I-5, issuing a loss via sweep, including 13 aces, nine by Brooke Van Sickle.
Colorado State Notches 7 Blocks, 7 Aces in Sweep of Northern Colorado
The Rams hit the road for a short 30 mile drive to Greeley for a Tuesday contest against Northern Colorado, coming home with a two-match win streak under their belts heading into a home tournament against Cincinnati, Florida State and TCU.
#13 Baylor Bears Down North Texas
Baylor earns first 4-0 start since 2012 with a win over the North Texas Mean Green.
Statistically Speaking: A Look at the Week 1 NCAA Stats
Purdue Fort Wayne boasted the top spot nationally in kills (16.27), while North Texas was the most efficient offensively (.436).
Kaiulani Ahuna Tabbed AVCA Player of the Week
Senior Kaiulani Ahuna broke two UC-Riverside records, averaged 6.67 kills per set, 3.67 digs per set, notched two double-doubles and hit at a .364 clip to earn the first Sports Impact/AVCA Player of the Week award in Highlander volleyball history on Monday afternoon.
