News Summary
The University of Memphis volleyball and women’s soccer teams are celebrating significant victories. The volleyball team faces UTSA and Rice, while the women’s soccer team remains unbeaten after defeating Tulsa. Key players shine on both teams, with a focus on upcoming challenges and the importance of fan support at home games.
Memphis, TN – The University of Memphis volleyball and women’s soccer teams are celebrating recent victories ahead of crucial upcoming matches. The volleyball team will play against UTSA on Friday, September 7, at 7 p.m. and then face Rice on Sunday, September 9, at 1 p.m. Both matches will take place at Elma Roane Fieldhouse and will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
The volleyball team enters the weekend with a season record of 9-7 and an American Conference record of 1-1 after their latest match resulted in a loss to Southern Illinois. Despite this setback, senior player Abigail Schlueter achieved a significant milestone by recording her 1,000th dig in the last match. She now leads all active players in the American Conference with a total of 1,005 digs.
In their previous match, Janyah Henderson led the Tiger offense with eight kills and ten points, while teammate Za’Niya Boyles demonstrated an impressive performance with a perfect hitting percentage, completing her attempts 5-for-5. Setters Maddy Bach and Sydney Marshall both contributed to the team’s efforts with double-digit assists, recording 13 and 12 assists, respectively.
In contrast, UTSA comes into the match with a record of 8-5 and also holds an American Conference record of 1-1, having lost to Tulsa but won against Charlotte in their opening weekend. Key players for UTSA, Ally Tribe and Taylor Gaines, have combined for a substantial 285 kills this season, making them formidable opponents.
The Memphis Tigers also face Rice, a team that currently boasts a 5-8 record after splitting their opening weekend matches with a loss to Temple and a win against Tulsa. Rice’s standout player, Taylor Preston, was named the American Conference Offensive Player of the Week following two games in which she scored over 25 kills.
Historically, Memphis has faced UTSA three times, emerging victorious in their last meeting. Conversely, Memphis has struggled against Rice, having not secured a win in their last four encounters, with their last victory against the Owls dating back to 2010.
Fans looking to attend the volleyball matches can purchase season-tickets or single-game tickets, and children aged 18 and under can enjoy free general admission to home games.
Memphis Women’s Soccer Team’s Recent Success
In addition to the volleyball team’s achievements, the Memphis women’s soccer team recently triumphed over Tulsa with a score of 1-0, marking their third consecutive victory and elevating their record to 10-0-2, with an impressive 4-0-1 in the American Conference. The team remains unbeaten in their last 24 regular-season conference games.
The lone goal of the match came from Finley Lavin, who successfully converted a penalty kick, marking her first goal of the season. Head coach Brooks Monaghan acknowledged the team’s slow start but commended their strong performance in the second half. The Tigers outshot Tulsa 18-3 with seven saves from goalkeeper Tatum Sanders, showcasing a dominant performance.
The women’s soccer team will face North Texas at home on Thursday, October 9, at 7:00 p.m., aiming to continue their impressive run in the conference.
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- Google Search: Memphis Tigers Women’s Soccer
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- Memphis Women’s Soccer Set for Road Test Against Tulsa
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Women’s Soccer
- Memphis Men’s Soccer Players Garner Weekly Honors
- Google News: Memphis Tigers Men’s Soccer
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