Women's Volleyball | 10/28/2016 7:40:00 PM

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – The University of the Incarnate Word volleyball team is set to hit the road for a matchup against Southland Conference leader Texas A&M – Corpus Christi on Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Dugan Wellness Center.

OPENING SET
The Cardinals are coming off a five set loss to UT- Rio Grande Valley that snapped a four match winning streak. The Islanders have won four straight and they are a perfect 10-0 in conference play. Also, Texas A&M – Corpus Christi is very tough to beat at home with an 8-1 record.
The UIW attack is averaging 11.4 kills/ set while the Islanders are averaging 13.2. This will be the first of two meeting between the two schools this season.
 
SCOUTING THE ISLANDERS
2016: 15-7 overall, 10-0 SLC
Last Match: W 3-0, Southeastern Louisiana
Head Coach: Steve Greene
Key Attacking Players:
#2 Jr. Brittany Gilpin (3.27 kills/ set)
#6 Sr. Morgan Carlson (2.66 kills/ set)
#14 Jr. Kristyn Nicholson (8.94 assists/ set)
Key Defensive Players:
#11 Jr. Kate Klepetka (5.05 digs/ set)
#2 Jr. Brittany Gilpin (2.64 digs/ set)
#5 Jr. Madeleine Doud (0.95 blocks/ set)
 
THE CARDINAL FILE
2016: 9-14 overall, 5-5 SLC
Last Match: L 3-2, UT-Rio Grande Valley
Head Coach: Jennifer Montoya
Key Attacking Players:
#6 So. Autumn Lockley (3.36 kills/ set)
#42 Jr. Bryaunea Hall (2.66 kills/ set)
#22 Jr. Madison Williams (6.01 assists/ set)
Key Defensive Players:
#6 So. Autumn Lockley (2.68 digs/set)
#3 Sr. Claudia Hernandez (1.88 digs/ set)
#11 Jr. Sarea Alexander (1.05 blocks/ set)
 
SERIES HISTORY
The Islanders have the all-time series lead with at 5-1 record over UIW in the six matches played. Last season, Texas A&M – Corpus Christi defeated the Cardinals 3-0 in the Dugan Wellness Center.
 
UP NEXT
The Cardinals return to action on Tuesday as they host Texas A&M – Corpus Christi at the McDermott Center with a 7 p.m. start time.