SAN ANTONIO, TX – With just two matches remaining at home, the University of the Incarnate Word volleyball is set to host Nicholls on Thursday night starting at 7 p.m. in the McDermott Center.
OPENING SET
The Cardinals are looking to snap a three match-losing streak when they take on the Colonels. UIW has a chance to finish at 6-6 at the McDermott Center if they can win their next two matches.
The Cardinals are coming off a great offensive performance against A&M – Corpus Christi on Tuesday evening as the team had 49 kills and a .316 attacking percentage.
Bryaunea Hall had a career night with 19 kills and a season high .593 hitting percentage.
Nicholls is currently on a two match-winning streak after defeating Southeastern Louisiana and New Orleans. The Colonels are 4-7 on the road and they are averaging 11.1 kills/ set with a .185 attacking percentage.
SCOUTING THE COLONELS
2016: 8-20 overall, 3-9 SLC
Last Match: W 3-1, New Orleans
Head Coach: Tommy Harold
Key Attacking Players:
#13 Sr. Kali Schwartz (2.33 kills/ set)
#17 Sr. Kaci Eaton (2.26 kills/ set)
#9 Sr. Lucija Barac (4.33 assists/ set)
Key Defensive Players:
#3 So. Alexa Perry (4.34 digs/ set)
#5 Jr. Stephanie Tobison (2.78 digs/ set)
#4 Jr. Emily Weimer (0.66 blocks/ set)
THE CARDINAL FILE
2016: 9-16 overall, 5-7 SLC
Last Match: L 3-1, A&M – Corpus Christi
Head Coach: Jennifer Montoya
Key Attacking Players:
#6 So.
Autumn Lockley (3.39 kills/ set)
#42 Jr.
Bryaunea Hall (2.28 kills/ set)
#22
Madison Williams (6.01 assists/ set)
Key Defensive Players:
#6 So.
Autumn Lockley (2.62 digs/ set)
#11 Jr.
Sarea Alexander (1.02 blocks/ set)
# 3 Sr.
Claudia Hernandez (2.09 digs/ set)
SERIES
This will be the fourth matchup all-time between the two schools and the Cardinals hold a 2-1 record over the Colonels. Last season, Nicholls defeated UIW in five sets in Thibodaux, LA.
UP NEXT
On Saturday, the Cardinals will honor
Claudia Hernandez and
Shaina Garza as they play their final match at the McDermott Center against McNeese starting at 11 a.m.
