The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Saturday, October 9
San Antonio, Texas
12 p.m.
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-88,31 CUSA
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-612,33 CUSA
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Photo by: Frederick Hardy II
UAB Volleyball Defeats UTSA
10/9/2021 6:39:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
SAN ANTONIO- The UAB volleyball team was victorious today after coming out on top in an exciting four sets of volleyball against UTSA at the Convocation Center.
Alex Kells recorded team-high 17 kills, Tatijana Fucka tallied a season-high eight blocks, while Kiana Mack added seven. Erin Powers racked up 26 digs. Lidya Canturk posted 45 assists.
UAB (8-8, 3-1) started strong with a well-rounded performance in the first set, winning 25-20. The Roadrunners (6-12, 3-3) won a wild second set 31-29, a set that was tied 16 times and had eight lead changes, with UTSA eventually coming out on top. The third set was close throughout and ended when UAB pulled away late to clinch the set, 25-21. In the fourth and final set, UAB started with a 4-0 scoring run and kept up the points, maintained their momentum, and eventually won the set 25-15, and the match 3-1.
"Today was such a great team win." Said Coach Betsy Freeburg. "We had to make a late adjustment to start the match, and Lexy Thomas really answered the call. We don't win that match without her contribution. We really challenged our team this morning to be better defensively, and they responded with a great effort with our 71 digs and 19 blocks. Erin Powers anchored the floor defense with 26 digs which is just 10 off our team number from Friday night. After the last two weekends on the road, we are looking forward to playing at home."
Next weekend, the Blazers will host North Texas in Bartow Arena for two matches, on Friday at 6 P.M. and Saturday 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.
Alex Kells recorded team-high 17 kills, Tatijana Fucka tallied a season-high eight blocks, while Kiana Mack added seven. Erin Powers racked up 26 digs. Lidya Canturk posted 45 assists.
UAB (8-8, 3-1) started strong with a well-rounded performance in the first set, winning 25-20. The Roadrunners (6-12, 3-3) won a wild second set 31-29, a set that was tied 16 times and had eight lead changes, with UTSA eventually coming out on top. The third set was close throughout and ended when UAB pulled away late to clinch the set, 25-21. In the fourth and final set, UAB started with a 4-0 scoring run and kept up the points, maintained their momentum, and eventually won the set 25-15, and the match 3-1.
"Today was such a great team win." Said Coach Betsy Freeburg. "We had to make a late adjustment to start the match, and Lexy Thomas really answered the call. We don't win that match without her contribution. We really challenged our team this morning to be better defensively, and they responded with a great effort with our 71 digs and 19 blocks. Erin Powers anchored the floor defense with 26 digs which is just 10 off our team number from Friday night. After the last two weekends on the road, we are looking forward to playing at home."
Next weekend, the Blazers will host North Texas in Bartow Arena for two matches, on Friday at 6 P.M. and Saturday 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.
Team Stats
UAB
UTSA
Kills
53
55
Errors
22
36
Attempts
162
175
Hitting %
.191
.109
Points
76
63
Assists
50
50
Aces
4
1
Blocks
19
7
Game Leaders
Kills
17
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Kills
8
Aces
1
Blocks
3
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
8
Kills
7
Aces
1
Blocks
4
Players Mentioned
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/ Women's VolleyballMB
/ Women's VolleyballOH
/ Women's Volleyball
MB
/ Women's Volleyball
DS
/ Women's Volleyball
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