SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – The University of the Incarnate Word volleyball team plays host to Lone Star Conference rival Abilene Christian on Friday at 7 p.m. at the McDermott Center.

The Cardinals (5-8, 2-3) are coming off a tough five-set loss at Tarleton State on Tuesday.  This past week, junior Danielle Suarez (San Antonio/Antonian Prep) was named the LSC Setter of the Week and senior Chetina Chavis (Houston/Bush HS) was tabbed as the LSC Hitter of the Week.

The Cardinals are averaging 12.38 kills and 17.24 digs per set as a team and have posted a .159 attack.  Angelique Vidaurri (San Antonio/Southwest HS) leads the team with 2.96 kills per set while Chavis has a .282 attack.  Lydia Werchan (Spring Branch/Smithson Valley HS) leads the conference with 5.31 digs per set.

The Wildcats (4-9, 1-4) have lost three consecutive LSC matches at home.  They are averaging 11.45 kills and 14.89 digs per set and have a .136 attack.  Sara Oxford leads the team with 3.15 kills per set and Rachel Riley leads the team with a .222 attack.  Sarah Siemens dishes out 9.43 assists per set and Madison Hoover contributes 3.70 digs per set.

The Cardinals are 2-14 all-time against the Wildcats.  The match will have live stats available at http://www.sidearmstats.com/incarnateword/wvball/scoreboard.aspx.
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