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Seniors Take Final Bow in Bartow Against UTSA
11/3/2022 10:44:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
BIRMINGHAM – UAB Volleyball approaches their Friday match. on a sentimental note, with five Blazer seniors closing out the 2022 season playing their last match in Bartow Arena. The Green and Gold take on the UTSA Roadrunners in their final curtain call at home this season on Nov. 4 at 7 p.m.
"This graduating senior class has set the tone for the future success of UAB Volleyball. Throughout their careers each of them has grown tremendously not only on the court as volleyball players, but off the court as well." said head coach Betsy Freeburg.
UAB (11-12, 6-5 C-USA) vs. UTSA (7-16, 2-9 C-USA)
Nov. 4 | 7 p.m. | Bartow Arena | Birmingham, Ala.
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SCOUTING THE ROADRUNNERS
The Blazers take on the Roadrunners for the first time this season, with UTSA leading the overall series 13 wins to the Blazers three. The last meeting between the two teams was Oct. 9, 2021, where UAB defeated UTSA three sets to one.
UTSA currently sits in last place with a 2-9 conference record. They're currently on a seven-match losing streak, with their most recent loss coming from North Texas in Denton. As a team, UTSA is ranked ninth in hitting percentage, kills, assists and service aces in the league. They hold the number five slot in digs, with the help of Ava Camacho.
Camacho is ranked fifth in the conference in digs, averaging 4.33 digs per set. She leads the Roadrunners in this stat category with a total of 381 digs as of Oct. 30. On the offensive side, Cansu Gunaydin leads the team in kills with 246. The Rutgers transfer posted a season-high 21 kills against Louisiana earlier this season.
QUOTES FROM BETSY FREEBURG
"We still believe our best volleyball is ahead of us, and we continue to fight to improve each day and in each match. Our last three opponents have all played a 6-2 at least recently, and we are going to be focusing on defending well against three attackers."
"We are keeping with the theme of attacking opportunities and this weekend is a great chance to finish our home season and send our seniors off on a high note."
SCRUNCHIE GIVEAWAY
Blazer Fans and Scrunchie Fans unite! For the last home match of the season, UAB Blazer themed scrunchies will be given away to students upon entry to the match. Be there early to secure your scrunchie Friday Night.
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