The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
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Charlotte
10/29/2026 11:38:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
BIRMINGHAM – The UAB volleyball team continues its home slate this weekend with a pair of American Conference matchups at Hoover High School.
The Blazers host Charlotte on Friday at 6:30 p.m. before welcoming UTSA on Sunday for a 1 p.m. first serve.
TUNE IN TO THE BLAZERS
Charlotte at UAB
Friday, Oct. 30 (6:30 p.m.)
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UTSA at UAB
Sunday, Nov. 1 (1 p.m.)
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SERIES HISTORY: CHARLOTTE
UAB holds a 23-15 advantage in the all-time series against Charlotte. The series dates back to 1979, when the Blazers fell to the 49ers in straight sets.
UAB has won three consecutive meetings against Charlotte, including back-to-back sweeps entering Friday's matchup
SERIES HISTORY: UTSA
The Blazers trail UTSA 15-6 in the all-time series. UAB claimed a five-set victory in the teams' inaugural meeting on Sept. 17, 1994.
UAB opened last weekend's road trip with a dominant 3-0 sweep of UTSA in San Antonio. The Blazers will look to complete the season sweep when the Roadrunners visit Hoover on Sunday
SCOUTING THE 49ERS
Charlotte enters the weekend with a 4-17 overall record and a 1-9 mark in American Conference play. The 49ers are looking to snap a six-match losing streak after most recently falling 3-1 to Wichita State.
Clara Briley leads Charlotte's offensive attack with 163 kills this season, while four 49ers have recorded more than 100 kills. Harper Hall directs the offense with a team-high 574 assists. Defensively, Sofia Locadia leads Charlotte at the net with 70.0 total blocks, while Chloe Maughn anchors the back row with 264 digs. As a team, the 49ers have recorded 848 kills while hitting .164, along with 87 service aces and 170.0 total blocks.
SCOUTING THE ROADRUNNERS
UTSA enters the weekend with a 12-9 overall record and a 3-7 mark in American Conference play. The Roadrunners have recorded 1,000 kills while hitting .227 as a team. They average 11.25 assists, 13.34 digs and 2.1 blocks per set.
Sydney Bryant leads the UTSA offense with 233 kills, while Valeria Ortiz directs the attack with a team-high 444 assists. Defensively, Alyssa Manitzas paces the Roadrunners with 254 digs, while Ledisi Kpea anchors the net defense with 95.0 total blocks.
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