SAN ANTONIO – The University of the Incarnate Word volleyball team is set to visit the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) on Thursday, November 6, at the UTRGV Field House to kick off its South Texas road trip. First serve is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. 

How to Follow Along 

• Matchday Link 

UIW  

• UIW got off to its best start in conference history and is now tied for fourth place in the SLC standings with a 9-3 record. 

• Sophomore setter Calissa Allison has been the heartbeat of the Cardinals, impacting every phase of the game. She ranks among the team's top five in kills, points, digs, blocks, service aces, and assists.  

• Seniors Kyla Malone and Finley Evans power the attack, sitting first and second on the team in kills, while senior middle blocker Kade Thomas and freshman libero Ashton Rogers anchor the defense.   

• The Cardinals enter Thursday's matchup at 13–11 overall and 9–3 in Southland Conference play, after sweeping ETAMU at home this past Saturday. 

Scouting the Vaqueros 

• Dimitra Nanou leads the team in kills with 233. Nanou is also second on the team in digs, assists, and aces.  

• Isabella Costantini leads the team in assists with 856 on the season. Costantini is also top five on the team in service aces, blocks, and digs.  

• UTRGV enters Thursday's matchup with a 16-7 overall record and 11-1 in Southland Conference play. The Cardinals were swept by the Vaqueros at home earlier this season.  
   
   

FOLLOW ALONG  
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