The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Friday, November 13
Birmingham, Ala.
6:30 p.m.
UAB
vs
North Texas
11/12/2026 11:15:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
BIRMINGHAM – The UAB volleyball team closes out the 2026 regular season this weekend with a pair of pivotal matchups as the Blazers look to secure a spot in the American Conference Tournament.
UAB opens the weekend with Senior Night against North Texas on Friday at 6:30 p.m. before hosting Wichita State on Sunday at 1 p.m for Campers Reunion/Blazer Buddies Kids Club Day. The contests will mark the Blazers' first matches inside the newly renovated Bartow Arena.
TUNE IN TO THE BLAZERS
North Texas at UAB
Friday, Nov. 13 (6:30 p.m.)
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Wichita State at UAB
Sunday, Nov. 15 (1 p.m.)
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SERIES HISTORY: NORTH TEXAS
UAB is 5-13 all-time against North Texas in a series that dates back to 1993. The Blazers swept the Mean Green 3-0 in the most recent meeting between the two programs in Birmingham.
SERIES HISTORY: WICHITA STATE
UAB is seeking its first victory in the all-time series against Wichita State since the Blazers became American Conference members in 2023. The Blazers have dropped the first five meetings during that span.
SCOUTING THE MEAN GREEN
North Texas enters Friday's matchup with a 14-12 overall record and a 7-8 mark in American Conference play. The Mean Green have won two consecutive matches, most recently earning a five-set victory over UTSA on Wednesday night. As a team, North Texas averages 12.85 kills, 11.97 assists, 13.42 digs and 1.80 blocks per set.
Jahniya Jackson leads a trio of Mean Green players with more than 200 kills, totaling a team-high 297 this season. Sidney Soria directs the offense with 640 assists. Defensively, Alessandra Romo leads North Texas with 268 digs, while Addison Achilles anchors the net with 77.0 total blocks. Loredana Fouonji has added 71.0 blocks.
SCOUTING THE SHOCKERS
Wichita State enters the weekend with a 7-19 overall record and a 4-10 mark in conference play. The Shockers are coming off a 3-1 loss at UTSA on Sunday. As a team, Wichita State averages 12.7 kills, 11.8 assists, 15.5 digs and 1.7 blocks per set.
McKenzie Jones leads the Shockers with 269 kills, pacing a trio of players with more than 200 kills this season. Jordan Heatherly directs the offense with a team-high 582 assists, while Addie Oeth has contributed 422 assists. Defensively, Gabi Maas leads the back row with 396 digs, while Maddie Wilson anchors the net with 105.0 total blocks, including 10 solo blocks.
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.
COMPETITIVE EXCELLENCE FUND
The Competitive Excellence Fund has become integral in our department mission to Win Champions, Graduate with Honors, and Impact the community. Through your generosity, our coaches will have the greatest opportunity to recruit and retain talented student athletes worthy of wearing a UAB uniform. Click here or connect with the Blazer Boosters team on how you can continue to fuel success.
FOLLOW THE BLAZERS
For more information on the UAB volleyball team, follow @UAB_VB on X and Instagram.
UAB opens the weekend with Senior Night against North Texas on Friday at 6:30 p.m. before hosting Wichita State on Sunday at 1 p.m for Campers Reunion/Blazer Buddies Kids Club Day. The contests will mark the Blazers' first matches inside the newly renovated Bartow Arena.
TUNE IN TO THE BLAZERS
North Texas at UAB
Friday, Nov. 13 (6:30 p.m.)
ESPN+
Watch | Live Stats
Wichita State at UAB
Sunday, Nov. 15 (1 p.m.)
ESPN+
Watch | Live Stats
SERIES HISTORY: NORTH TEXAS
UAB is 5-13 all-time against North Texas in a series that dates back to 1993. The Blazers swept the Mean Green 3-0 in the most recent meeting between the two programs in Birmingham.
SERIES HISTORY: WICHITA STATE
UAB is seeking its first victory in the all-time series against Wichita State since the Blazers became American Conference members in 2023. The Blazers have dropped the first five meetings during that span.
SCOUTING THE MEAN GREEN
North Texas enters Friday's matchup with a 14-12 overall record and a 7-8 mark in American Conference play. The Mean Green have won two consecutive matches, most recently earning a five-set victory over UTSA on Wednesday night. As a team, North Texas averages 12.85 kills, 11.97 assists, 13.42 digs and 1.80 blocks per set.
Jahniya Jackson leads a trio of Mean Green players with more than 200 kills, totaling a team-high 297 this season. Sidney Soria directs the offense with 640 assists. Defensively, Alessandra Romo leads North Texas with 268 digs, while Addison Achilles anchors the net with 77.0 total blocks. Loredana Fouonji has added 71.0 blocks.
SCOUTING THE SHOCKERS
Wichita State enters the weekend with a 7-19 overall record and a 4-10 mark in conference play. The Shockers are coming off a 3-1 loss at UTSA on Sunday. As a team, Wichita State averages 12.7 kills, 11.8 assists, 15.5 digs and 1.7 blocks per set.
McKenzie Jones leads the Shockers with 269 kills, pacing a trio of players with more than 200 kills this season. Jordan Heatherly directs the offense with a team-high 582 assists, while Addie Oeth has contributed 422 assists. Defensively, Gabi Maas leads the back row with 396 digs, while Maddie Wilson anchors the net with 105.0 total blocks, including 10 solo blocks.
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.
COMPETITIVE EXCELLENCE FUND
The Competitive Excellence Fund has become integral in our department mission to Win Champions, Graduate with Honors, and Impact the community. Through your generosity, our coaches will have the greatest opportunity to recruit and retain talented student athletes worthy of wearing a UAB uniform. Click here or connect with the Blazer Boosters team on how you can continue to fuel success.
FOLLOW THE BLAZERS
For more information on the UAB volleyball team, follow @UAB_VB on X and Instagram.
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