HOUSTON – The HCU volleyball squad is coming off of the Southern Miss Invitational last weekend, where they earned their second win of the season against Southern University. This weekend, they return to Houston for the Flo Hyman Classic, facing UTSA, Texas State, and a rematch against UH.

On Thursday, Sep. 17, HCU will play its home opener at Sharp Gym at 6 pm versus a tough UTSA squad, sporting a 6-2 record. This season, the Roadrunners are led by redshirt freshman Sydney Bryant, who leads the team with 116 kills, while also collecting 22 blocks. Also leading the team is senior Valeria Ortiz, with 171 assists and 62 digs on the season so far.

On Friday, Sep. 18, the Huskies make their way to Fertitta Center to take on the Texas State Bobcats. This season, the Bobcats have a record of 4-4 and are led by Brooke Bentke on the offensive end, with 87 kills and 105 total points. Also leading the team is Anna Blaine, collecting 236 assists, while adding 35 digs and 11 blocks this season.

In the last matchup of the weekend, on Saturday, Sep. 19, the Huskies will get a rematch against the UH Cougars from two weeks ago, which HCU lost 3-0. Offensively, the Cougars are led by Sydney Jones, who has 108 kills and 114 total points. Defensively, the Cougars are being led by Mattie Casale, putting together 107 digs thus far.

Head coach Trent Herman's squad currently holds a 2-7 record and is led by junior Katy Barger and newcomer Enisilina Savelio. This season, Barger has racked up 104 kills, 38 digs, and 11 blocks, while Savelio has totaled 330 assists, 103 digs, and 29 kills.

After the weekend, HCU volleyball begins Southland Conference play on Thursday, Sep. 24, at home versus Northwestern State at 6:30 pm in Sharp Gym.