Women's Volleyball | 10/31/2016 5:35:00 PM

SAN ANTONIO, TX – The University of the Incarnate Word volleyball team returns home to take on Texas A&M – Corpus Christi for the second consecutive match on Tuesday starting at 7 p.m. at the McDermott Center.

OPENING SET
After reaching a season high four match-winning streak, the Cardinals have dropped the past two matches and they have a 4-5 record at the McDermott Center this season. The Islanders currently lead the Southland Conference standings with an 11-0 record against conference opponents.

The Cardinals are averaging 11.4 kills/ set with a .189 hitting percentage while the Islanders are averaging 13.3.  UIW has five matches left to play this season including three remaining home matches.  

SCOUTING THE ISLANDERS

2016: 16-7 overall, 11-0 SLC
Last Match: W 3-0, University of the Incarnate Word
Head Coach: Steve Greene
Key Attacking Players:
#2 Jr. Brittany Gilpin (3.32 kills/ set)
#6 Sr. Morgan Carlson (2.70 kills/ set)
#14 Jr. Kristyn Nicholson (9.14 assists/ set)
Key Defensive Players:
#11 Jr. Kate Klepetka (5.02 digs/ set)
#2 Jr. Brittany Gilpin (2.63 digs/ set)
#5 Jr. Madeleine Doud (0.95 blocks/ set)
 
THE CARDINAL FILE

2016: 9-15 overall, 5-6 SLC
Last Match: L 3-0, Texas A&M – Corpus Christi
Head Coach: Jennifer Montoya
Key Attacking Players:
#6 So. Autumn Lockley (3.41 kills/ set)
#42 Jr. Bryaunea Hall (2.65 kills/ set)
#22 Jr. Madison Williams (6.03 assists/ set)
Key Defensive Players:
#6 So. Autumn Lockley (2.67 digs/set)
#3 Sr. Claudia Hernandez (2.01 digs/ set)
#11 Jr. Sarea Alexander (1.02 blocks/ set)
 
SERIES HISTORY
The Islanders have the all-time series lead with at 6-1 record over UIW in the seven matches played. In the last match, which was Saturday, Texas A&M – Corpus Christi defeated the Cardinals in three sets.
 
UP NEXT
The Cardinals return to action on Thursday as they host Nicholls starting at 7 p.m. at the McDermott Center.