SAN ANTONIO,TX – The Huskies look to stay undefeated in Southland Conference play against the Cardinals of UIW on Thursday, October 6
th at 6:00 p.m. Houston Christian University (HCU), formerly Houston Baptist University (HBU), underwent a name change in September 2022.
This is the second of three meetings between HCU and UIW this season. The first match was a preseason clash at the UTSA tournament where HCU dominated in three straight sets.
HCU (13-5, 5-0 SLC) is led by senior outside hitter
Anna Gadway with 209 kills, 43 assists, and 34 blocks on the season. Junior outside hitter
Sara Arroyo is averaging 2.92 kills per set, and a .269 attacking percentage. Redshirt freshman setter
Grace McLaughlin is leading the way with 584 assists and has recorded 187 digs on the year. Junior libero
Kaley Feris has 251 digs on the year and a reception percentage of .954. Freshman defensive specialist
Hazel Allen has recorded 119 digs while averaging 2.13 digs per set.
UIW (2-13, 1-4 SLC) is led by Allison Palmi with 121 kills on the season and averaging 2.75 kills per set. Taylor Stoops has dished out 345 assists and 92 digs on the season. The Cardinals are led defensively by Mariela Nieto with 121 digs.
The game will be live streamed on ESPN+, so don't miss the action!
