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10/22/2026 12:00:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
BIRMINGHAM – The UAB volleyball team continues their conference slate in the Lone Star State this weekend when they take on UTSA and North Texas.
The Blazers open up the weekend with a 6 p.m. first serve against the Roadrunners in San Antonio before making the trip to Denton to face North Texas at 1 p.m. Sunday.
TUNE IN TO THE BLAZERS
UAB at UTSA
Friday, Oct. 23 (6 p.m.)
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UAB at North Texas
Sunday, Oct. 25 (1 p.m.)
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SERIES HISTORY: UTSA
UAB enters the weekend with a 5-15 all-time record against UTSA and have lost the previous two meetings. UAB is looking for their first win over UTSA since 2023.
SERIES HISTORY: NORTH TEXAS
The Blazers are 5-12 all-time against North Texas heading into Sunday's matchup. UAB dropped a 3-1 decision in Denton against the Mean Green a season ago.
SCOUTING THE ROADRUNNERS
UTSA enters the weekend with a 12-7 overall record and a 3-5 mark in American Conference play. The Roadrunners have been particularly strong at home, posting a 7-2 record inside the Convocation Center. UTSA is coming off a hard-fought five-set loss at Wichita State last Friday.
Sydney Bryant leads the offense with 229 kills, while Valeria Ortiz and Megan Hawkins have tallied 411 and 324 assists, respectively.
Defensively, Alyssa Manitzas paces the back row with 218 digs, while Ledisi Kpea anchors the net with 89.0 total blocks. Kpea was named the American Defensive Player of the Week after recording a program-record 14 blocks against Wichita State.
SCOUTING THE MEAN GREEN
North Texas enters the weekend with a 10-9 overall record and a 3-5 mark in American Conference play. The Mean Green are coming off a four-set victory over Tulsa on Sunday.
Jahniya Jackson leads the offense with 238 kills, while Sidney Soria directs the attack with 433 assists.
Defensively, Alessandra Romo paces the back row with 236 digs, while Addison Achilles leads the net defense with 68.0 total blocks.
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