SAN ANTONIO – The University of the Incarnate Word volleyball team is set to visit Texas A&M-Corpus Christi University (TAMCC) on Saturday, November 8, at the Dugan Wellness Center to kick close out its South Texas road trip. First serve is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.
How to Follow Along
UIW
- UIW got off to its best start in conference history and is now sitting in fifth place in the SLC standings with a 9-4 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 Saturday’s matchup at 13–12 overall and 9–4 in Southland Conference play, after falling to UTRGV this past Thursday.
Scouting the Islanders
- Katelyn Krienke leads the team in kills with 212. Krienke also leads the team in blocks and is fifth on the team in digs.
- Virginia Van Der Werff leads the team in assists with 929 on the season. Van Der Werff also leads the team in aces and is third on the team in digs and blocks.
- TAMCC enters Thursday’s matchup with a 10-15 overall record and 6-7 in Southland Conference play. The Cardinals defeated the Islanders in five at home earlier this year.
FOLLOW ALONG …