SAN ANTONIO, TX – On Saturday, the University of the Incarnate Word volleyball team will host Abilene Christian in a Southland Conference matchup starting at 11 a.m. in the McDermott Center.
 
The Cardinals (4-9, 1-0) are 2-1 so far this season at the McDermott Center and the team will be looking to snap a four match-losing streak. The UIW attack is averaging 10.8 kills per set with a .168 attacking percentage and Autumn Lockley (Leander, TX/ Leander) leads the Cardinals with 3.58 kills per set.
 
Bryaunea Hall (Copperas Cove, TX/ Copperas Cove) is also playing well for the Cardinal's attack and she is averaging 2.20 kills per set with a .252 hitting percentage. Madison Williams (New Braunfels, TX/ Canyon) leads UIW with 7.35 assists per set and Shaina Garza (San Antonio, TX/ Warren) is the team's top defender with 2.93 digs per set.
 
Abilene Christian enters Saturday's matchup on a seven match losing streak and the team has struggled on the road. The Wildcats are 1-14 on the season and they make a stop in Corpus Christi, TX on Thursday before coming to San Antonio, TX on Saturday.
 
The Wildcat's attack is averaging 10.2 kills per set with a .111 attacking percentage and they are led by Jacey Smith who is averaging 2.85 kills per set with a .111 attacking percentage. Kendall Bosse directs the Wildcat's attack and she is averaging a team high 7.94 assists per set while Amanda Chapa leads the defense with 3.98 digs per set. One of the biggest strengths for Abilene Christan is their ability to block shots. They average 2.16 blocked shots per set and Lexi Mercier leads the Wildcats with 11 solo blocked shots.    
 
Live stats will be available for the match at www.uiwcardinals.com, as well as a game recap of all of Saturday's action.