The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Saturday, October 16
Birmingham
1 p.m.
UAB
-810,33 CUSA
1
vs
3
North Texas
-138,62 CUSA
1
2
3
4
F
North Texas
26
15
25
27
3
UAB
24
25
23
25
1
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Team Stats
UNT
UAB
Kills
53
54
Errors
24
23
Attempts
160
170
Hitting %
.181
.182
Points
67
75
Assists
50
47
Aces
4
14
Blocks
10
7
Game Leaders
Kills
20
Aces
1
Blocks
2
Kills
14
Aces
5
Blocks
0
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
5
Aces
3
Blocks
3
Players Mentioned
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/ Women's VolleyballMB
/ Women's Volleyball
UAB Comes Up Short Against North Texas
10/16/2021 7:05:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
BIRMINGHAM- UAB dropped to 8-10, 3-3 on the season after going down in four sets versus North Texas.
Fernanda Maida had 24 kills, and Alex Kells had 14. UAB recorded 14 service aces as a team, with Alex Kells getting five, to go with Lidya Canturk and Chloe Rodriguez each getting three. Erin Powers had as many digs as her jersey number, 24.
The first set was closely contested, with each team trading points in a back and forth affair that saw UAB nearly steal the set with a scoring run to tie the set at 24, but North Texas (13-8, 6-2) held on to win the set 26-24.
The second set went to UAB thanks to two impressive scoring runs, with one that saw the Blazers score five points to stretch their lead to 14-8, and another scoring flurry where the Blazers scored six in a row to go ahead 21-12, eventually taking the set 25-15.
The Mean Green regained control in the third set with some scoring runs of their own, and despite another UAB rally, UNT won the set 25-23.
The fourth set went down to the wire, with each team battling hard and scoring with authority. Down 20-16, the Blazers caught fire, and scored five points in a row to take the lead 21-20. UAB made some excellent plays, but North Texas came out on top in the end to win the set 27-25, and the match 3-1.
"Today's loss certainly stings." Said Coach Betsy Freeburg. "We competed much harder than we did last night which is something to be proud of, we just weren't tough enough late in sets when it mattered. There is still a lot of Conference USA volleyball to be played which is great because we still have yet to play our best of the season. We will get back in the gym Monday and start preparing for a tough road trip to face a UTEP team that is playing well especially at home. We have a good test ahead of us that will challenge us to be tough and play hard."
UAB Volleyball will travel to El Paso, Texas next weekend to face UTEP in two matches. The Blazers will play Friday, October 22 at 7 p.m., and Saturday, October 23 at 1 p.m.
Volleyball season tickets are available by purchasing the 2021-22 Gold Card for $65. This exclusive offer grants admission to all UAB men's and women's soccer, baseball, women's basketball and softball games in addition to all volleyball home contests. Complete the Gold Card Request Form or contact the UAB Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1 for more details.
For more information on the UAB volleyball team, follow @UAB_VB on Twitter and Instagram.
Fernanda Maida had 24 kills, and Alex Kells had 14. UAB recorded 14 service aces as a team, with Alex Kells getting five, to go with Lidya Canturk and Chloe Rodriguez each getting three. Erin Powers had as many digs as her jersey number, 24.
The first set was closely contested, with each team trading points in a back and forth affair that saw UAB nearly steal the set with a scoring run to tie the set at 24, but North Texas (13-8, 6-2) held on to win the set 26-24.
The second set went to UAB thanks to two impressive scoring runs, with one that saw the Blazers score five points to stretch their lead to 14-8, and another scoring flurry where the Blazers scored six in a row to go ahead 21-12, eventually taking the set 25-15.
The Mean Green regained control in the third set with some scoring runs of their own, and despite another UAB rally, UNT won the set 25-23.
The fourth set went down to the wire, with each team battling hard and scoring with authority. Down 20-16, the Blazers caught fire, and scored five points in a row to take the lead 21-20. UAB made some excellent plays, but North Texas came out on top in the end to win the set 27-25, and the match 3-1.
"Today's loss certainly stings." Said Coach Betsy Freeburg. "We competed much harder than we did last night which is something to be proud of, we just weren't tough enough late in sets when it mattered. There is still a lot of Conference USA volleyball to be played which is great because we still have yet to play our best of the season. We will get back in the gym Monday and start preparing for a tough road trip to face a UTEP team that is playing well especially at home. We have a good test ahead of us that will challenge us to be tough and play hard."
UAB Volleyball will travel to El Paso, Texas next weekend to face UTEP in two matches. The Blazers will play Friday, October 22 at 7 p.m., and Saturday, October 23 at 1 p.m.
Volleyball season tickets are available by purchasing the 2021-22 Gold Card for $65. This exclusive offer grants admission to all UAB men's and women's soccer, baseball, women's basketball and softball games in addition to all volleyball home contests. Complete the Gold Card Request Form or contact the UAB Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1 for more details.
For more information on the UAB volleyball team, follow @UAB_VB on Twitter and Instagram.
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