The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Smock Earns American Conference Honorable Mention
9/7/2026 3:02:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
BIRMINGHAM – UAB sophomore middle blocker Addyson Smock was named to the American Conference Honorable Mention Team following her strong performance over the weekend.
The Easton, Mass., native led the Blazers defensively at the net in Queens, recording a league-best 15.0 total blocks across three matches. Smock delivered a career-best 8.0 blocks, including four solo blocks, against St. John's on Friday. She also contributed 11 kills, three service aces and seven digs across three matches.
Through the first six matches of the season, Smock ranks fifth in the American with 24.0 total blocks, averaging 1.14 blocks per set. She has also recorded 22 kills while hitting .356, along with six service aces and 11 digs.
To view the full release from the American, click here.
Smock and the Blazers return to action this weekend in Rochester, Mich., at the Golden Grizzly Invitational. UAB opens tournament play at 9 a.m. CT Friday against host Oakland.
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The Easton, Mass., native led the Blazers defensively at the net in Queens, recording a league-best 15.0 total blocks across three matches. Smock delivered a career-best 8.0 blocks, including four solo blocks, against St. John's on Friday. She also contributed 11 kills, three service aces and seven digs across three matches.
Through the first six matches of the season, Smock ranks fifth in the American with 24.0 total blocks, averaging 1.14 blocks per set. She has also recorded 22 kills while hitting .356, along with six service aces and 11 digs.
To view the full release from the American, click here.
Smock and the Blazers return to action this weekend in Rochester, Mich., at the Golden Grizzly Invitational. UAB opens tournament play at 9 a.m. CT Friday against host Oakland.
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 Conference 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, follow @UAB_VB on Twitter and Instagram.
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