Box Score HOUSTON – HCU volleyball had its home opener of the 2026 season in a faceoff against a strong UTSA squad and almost took the match to five sets.

The match began with a back-and-forth first set, with both teams battling to gain an advantage. The set was even at 23-23 until UTSA found a short rally, scoring the last two points and winning the first set. Using the momentum from the first set, UTSA went up 16-10 in the middle of the second set and carried the lead to win the second set 25-17. In the third set, the Huskies fought back and went toe to toe with the Roadrunners, ultimately winning the set 25-23. The fourth set, similar to the second, found UTSA up 17-10 in the middle of the set, fending off a Husky comeback, winning the set 25-17, and ending the match 3-1.

In a hard-fought match, the Huskies were led by junior Katy Barger, who added 15 kills and 29 attacks, while also hitting with an average of .448. Defensively, Bianca Byerly led the Huskies with 13 digs, while also adding two assists on the night.
The Huskies will travel to UH's Fertitta Center tomorrow, Friday, Sep. 18, to face the Texas State Bobcats, with the first serve at 2:30 pm.