SAN ANTONIO – This week, UTSA Volleyball reaches the midway point of American Conference play. The Roadrunners are set to host North Texas on Wednesday before trekking to Wichita State for a Friday night clash. The Navy & Orange look to secure their first 2-0 week in the American and jump to .500 in league play.
WHAT TO KNOW
Who: UTSA (11-6, 2-4 AMER) vs. North Texas (9-8, 2-4 AMER) | at Wichita State (4-14, 1-5 AMER)
When: Wednesday, Oct. 14 (5 p.m. CT) | Friday, Oct. 16 (1 p.m. CT)
Where: Convocation Center – San Antonio, Texas | Charles Koch Arena – Wichita, Kan.
Live Stats: StatBroadcast
Stream: ESPN+
THE WEEK THAT WAS
Over the weekend, UTSA visited Tulsa on Friday before hosting South Florida on Sunday afternoon. The Golden Hurricane handed the Roadrunners a sweep behind a .306 hitting percentage, remaining undefeated in league play. Two days later, the ‘Runners returned home, taking down USF in a five-set comeback. Alyssa Manitzas (18 digs) spearheaded the back row as her defense posted 77 digs and 11 blocks. In the front row, UTSA was aided by six blocks from Caroline Tredwell, four from Ally Tribe and as many from Ledisi Kpea, who rejected Bulls on three straight points during set four.
MUST BE SOMETHING IN THE WATER
In each of UTSA’s past four home matches, opponents have tallied 10 or more service errors, including 21 from USF on Sunday. Over that span, the Roadrunners’ opposition has posted 13.25 missed serves per night, climbing to 14.33 in American contests (2.87 per set). In total, opponents have sent 93 serves either out of play or into the net across eight competitions at the Convocation Center this fall.
THE MAGIC NUMBER
UTSA has held its opponents below a .250 hitting percentage on 11 occasions this season. The ‘Runners enter the week 11-0 in such outings. Meanwhile, all six matches in which the opposition has hit at least .250 ended in defeat for the Navy & Orange. In nine of the Roadrunners’ 11 victories, opponents hit below .200, with five such contests coming at home.
ABOUT THE MEAN GREEN
North Texas is under the direction of second-year head coach Dave Fleming, who boasts a 30-17 record in his time with the program. The Mean Green are out to a 9-8 start this year, holding a 2-4 mark in league play to match UTSA. The squad played two five-set affairs a week ago, toppling USF on Friday before falling at Temple on Sunday.
Last year, UTSA and UNT met twice in the regular season, with the Mean Green prevailing in four sets from Denton and sweeping the ‘Runners in San Antonio. Caroline Tredwell combined for 18 kills and six blocks across the two meetings, coupling with 15 total kills and nine rejections from Gigi Mason.
ABOUT THE SHOCKERS
Wichita State is under the direction of 27th-year head coach Chris Lamb, who boasts a 549-275 record in his time with the program. The Shockers are 4-14 overall with a 1-5 mark in league play. After opening American action with a victory over Memphis, the squad has dropped five straight contests.
UTSA hosted WSU for the two sides’ only meeting in 2025 as the Shockers prevailed in four sets, taking the contest courtesy of 15 total blocks and a .320 hitting percentage. Megan Hawkins and Giada Obregon combined for 19 assists and four aces while Miranda Putnicki led the way with five blocks and as many kills.
UP NEXT
After their matchup at Wichita State, the ‘Runners will return home for a bout with UAB at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23. Two days later, the group is slated to visit Temple, taking on the Owls at 11 a.m. CT (Noon ET) from Philadelphia. All the action in both contests will be streamed live on ESPN+ and available to follow via utsa.statbroadcast.com.
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