Regional Volleyball Road Action
College volleyball teams across the region prepare for crucial nonconference road matchups this week.
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North Alabama’s six-match road swing will conclude at Liberty, with both matches available to stream on ESPN+ and free admission for fans at Liberty Arena. Liberty enters on a two-match winning streak at 6-4 and was picked second in the Conference USA preseason poll.
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Liberty has dominated the all-time series against North Alabama, holding an 11-0 record. The programs previously competed in the Atlantic Sun Conference before Liberty departed in 2023.
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Tennessee State freshman setter Jackson was honored as the Ohio Valley Conference Co-Rookie of the Week after totaling 81 assists, 25 digs, 10 kills and seven blocks across 11 sets. She recorded the first double-double of her college career against Evansville, producing 36 assists and 13 digs.
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Ole Miss has won seven of its last eight sets in the middle and late portions of matches, going 14-4 in sets three through five despite a combined 7-9 record in the first and second sets. The Rebels have also recorded at least 10 blocks in three of their last four matches.
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Western Carolina’s Mia Boney leads the Southern Conference and ranks third nationally with 394 assists, while libero Gabi Gurley ranks seventh in the NCAA in digs and second in the SoCon with 185. Teammate Audrey Sharp leads the conference with 45 total blocks.
Five college volleyball teams across the Southeast are heading into critical nonconference road matches this week. Appalachian State Sports reports that North Alabama, undefeated at 10-1, will face Liberty in a two-match series where the Flames hold an 11-0 all-time advantage. Meanwhile, Tennessee State continues its winless campaign at 0-9, Charlotte battles a six-match losing streak, and Ole Miss follows up a dramatic five-set win over Clemson with a road trip to Memphis.
North Alabama Seeks First Victory Against Liberty's Historic Dominance
North Alabama arrives at Liberty Arena on a six-match road swing with an impressive 10-1 record and eight straight sweeps. But Liberty has never lost to the Chargers. The Flames hold an 11-0 series lead dating back to when both teams competed in the Atlantic Sun Conference before Liberty departed in 2023. Three of those wins went to five sets, showing North Alabama can compete. Liberty enters at 6-4 with back-to-back wins and was picked second in the Conference USA preseason poll. Both matches stream on ESPN+ with free admission at Liberty Arena.
Tennessee State Turns to Rookie Sensation Jackson in Winless Campaign
Tennessee State remains winless at 0-9 heading into a matchup against Austin Peay at the Winfield Dunn Center. The Lady Tigers are leaning on freshman setter Triniti Jackson, who earned Ohio Valley Conference Co-Rookie of the Week honors Tennessee State Athletics. Jackson tallied 81 assists, 25 digs, 10 kills and seven blocks across 11 sets in her recent performances. Against Evansville, she produced her first career double-double with 36 assists and 13 digs. Austin Peay enters at 5-5 and beat Tennessee State 3-0 in their recent matchup.
Ole Miss Brings Late-Match Dominance to Memphis After Clemson Upset
Ole Miss (6-2) travels to Memphis for its first true road match after a thrilling comeback against ACC opponent Clemson. The Rebels rallied from a 10-6 fifth-set deficit to win 3-2 in Oxford. Ole Miss shows a strange split: the team is just 7-9 in sets one and two but an impressive 14-4 in sets three through five Ole Miss Athletics. The Rebels have also recorded 10-plus blocks in three of their last four matches, showing improved defensive intensity heading south.
Western Carolina Leans on Nationally Ranked Statistical Leaders
Western Carolina visits UNC Asheville after splitting weekend matches, carrying momentum from several conference stars. Setter Mia Boney leads the Southern Conference and ranks third nationally with 394 assists Southern Conference Athletics. Libero Gabi Gurley ranks seventh in the NCAA with 185 digs and second in the SoCon. Teammate Audrey Sharp leads the conference with 45 blocks. The Catamounts' statistical depth should provide an edge in a regional matchup.
Charlotte Battles Six-Match Skid Against Queens and Davidson
Charlotte enters a two-match road swing searching for answers after dropping six straight. The 49ers will visit Queens (3-7) and Davidson (5-4) in Atlantic 10 action. Charlotte's losing streak has tested the team's resilience heading into conference play. Both opponents offer Charlotte a chance to snap the skid and build confidence before the conference schedule intensifies.
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