The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Friday, October 16
Hoover, Ala.
6:30 p.m.
UAB
7-12,1-6American
0
vs
3
East Carolina
13-6,6-1American
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Carolina | 25 | 29 | 25 | 3 |
| UAB | 16 | 27 | 21 | 0 |
Blazers Drop Friday Match to East Carolina
10/16/2026 10:38:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
HOOVER, Ala. – The UAB volleyball team fell 3-0 to East Carolina on Friday night.
The teams traded points early in the opening set before ECU created separation following the media timeout, using a 5-0 run to take an 18-12 lead. The Pirates maintained their advantage and closed out the set, 25-16, to take a 1-0 match lead.
In the second set, an ECU service ace gave the Pirates an early 6-3 advantage before UAB responded with a 9-3 run, capped by a Rachel McCollum kill and a Pirate attack error. ECU answered with seven consecutive points to regain control at 20-16, but the Blazers battled back with a 6-1 run to take a 22-21 lead. The teams traded set points down the stretch before ECU scored the final three points to claim a 29-27 victory.
ECU carried a 12-9 lead into the middle stages of the third set after back-to-back kills and later extended its advantage to 17-12. UAB continued to fight, using an 8-3 run to even the score at 20-20. The Pirates responded with four straight points before closing out the match with a 25-21 set win.
Mia Reese paced the Blazers with 10 kills, while McCollum contributed 27 assists, nine digs, five kills, four blocks and an ace.
UAB returns to action Sunday, Oct. 18, when it hosts Temple for its Dig Pink match at Hoover High School. First serve is scheduled for noon.
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The teams traded points early in the opening set before ECU created separation following the media timeout, using a 5-0 run to take an 18-12 lead. The Pirates maintained their advantage and closed out the set, 25-16, to take a 1-0 match lead.
In the second set, an ECU service ace gave the Pirates an early 6-3 advantage before UAB responded with a 9-3 run, capped by a Rachel McCollum kill and a Pirate attack error. ECU answered with seven consecutive points to regain control at 20-16, but the Blazers battled back with a 6-1 run to take a 22-21 lead. The teams traded set points down the stretch before ECU scored the final three points to claim a 29-27 victory.
ECU carried a 12-9 lead into the middle stages of the third set after back-to-back kills and later extended its advantage to 17-12. UAB continued to fight, using an 8-3 run to even the score at 20-20. The Pirates responded with four straight points before closing out the match with a 25-21 set win.
Mia Reese paced the Blazers with 10 kills, while McCollum contributed 27 assists, nine digs, five kills, four blocks and an ace.
UAB returns to action Sunday, Oct. 18, when it hosts Temple for its Dig Pink match at Hoover High School. First serve is scheduled for noon.
2026-27 GOLD CARD
The 2026-27 Gold Card is on Sale. The 2026-27 Gold Card will get you access to all home events for Women's Soccer, Men's Soccer, Volleyball, Women's Basketball, Softball, and Baseball (Regions Field & Young Memorial). This card is not valid for American or NCAA Championship events.
SPORT GIFT ACCOUNTS
As UAB student-athletes begin a new year of competition, support through sport-specific gift accounts continues to play a vital role in the department's mission to Win Championships, Graduate with Honors and Make a Difference. Contributions provide essential resources in key areas such as recruiting, nutrition, student-athlete development and technology, helping equip Blazer teams for success in the American Conference. To learn more about supporting your favorite program, click here or contact Blazer Boosters to help fuel the continued success of UAB Athletics.
FOLLOW THE BLAZERS
For more information on the UAB volleyball team, be sure to follow @UAB_VB on X and Instagram.
Players Mentioned
S/OPP
/ Women's Volleyball
OH
/ Women's VolleyballTeam Stats
ECU
UAB
Kills
49
34
Errors
16
13
Attempts
107
102
Hitting %
.308
.206
Points
57.0
49.0
Assists
44
32
Aces
6
6
Blocks
2
9
Game Leaders
Kills
10
Aces
1
Blocks
2
Kills
8
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
5
Aces
1
Blocks
4
Kills
5
Aces
0
Blocks
4
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