LIVE STATS
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – The University of the Incarnate Word volleyball team is set to play its only game for the week on Saturday against Houston Baptist University. The showdown will take place in the McDermott Center at 11 a.m. Please be aware that parking security will begin Saturday morning. Plan to pay an
$8 parking fee if you are attending the game and are not parked in front of the McDermott Center before
9 a.m.
OPENING SET
UIW enters the match 4-14 overall and 3-8 in conference play. The squad's attack struggled to produce in competition last week and as a result, the Cardinals suffered two match losses.
The Huskies are currently 8-3 in the Southland and 17-7 overall. Houston Baptist is tied for fourth place with Northwestern State University. Last night the team fell in three to Texas A&M Corpus-Christi. The Huskies registered 27 kills and 18 errors as a team for an attacking percentage of .088. Houston Baptist was most efficient in set one as they tallied 11 kills, four errors and a .212 attacking percentage.
SCOUTING THE HUSKIES
2017: 17-7 overall, 8-3 SLC
Last Match: L 3-0, A&M Corpus-Christi (10/26)
Head Coach: Trent Herman
Key Offensive Players:
#9 Bailey Banks (3.95 kills/set)
#8 Jessica Wooten (3.02 kills/set)
#5 Abby Gargus (10.36 assists/set)
Key Defensive Players:
#3 Hailey Erickson (4.11 digs/set)
#8 Jessica Wooten (3.71 digs/set)
#12 Blair Gillard (1.38 blocks/set)
Summary: Houston Baptist tied for fifth in the SLC last season. The team was 9-7 in conference play and 18-15 overall. The Huskies lost 25-21, 25-22 and 25-17 to A&M Corpus-Christi on October 26.
THE CARDINAL FILE
2017: 4-14 overall, 3-8 SLC
Last Match: L 3-1, Abilene Christian (10/21)
Head Coach: Jennifer Montoya
Key Offensive Players:
#6
Autumn Lockley (2.94 kills/set)
#7
Julia Monday (2.00 kills/set)
#22
Madison Williams (8.87 assists/set)
Key Defensive Players:
#4
Madelynn Miller (4.54 digs/set)
#10
Brittany Muller (3.50 digs/set)
#11
Sarea Alexander (0.84 blocks/set)
Summary: UIW was defeated in four sets by Abilene Christian on October 21.
SERIES HISTORY
The Cardinals lead the all-time series with a 14-13 record over the Huskies. Last season, UIW suffered a five set loss to Houston Baptist in the McDermott Center.
UP NEXT
The Cardinals will travel to Beaumont, Texas for another battle against Lamar. The match will take place on October 31 at 7 p.m. in McDonald gym.
STAY TUNED
UIW continues competition on the road against Texas A&M Corpus-Christi. The Cardinals will take on the Islanders on Saturday, November 4 at 1 p.m. in the Dugan Wellness Center.
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