University of Memphis Athletics
Thursday, September 11
Memphis, Tenn.
6:00 p.m.
University of Memphis
5-2,0-0American
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Hardt’s Career Night Powers Memphis to Win Over Chattanooga
Sep 11, 2025 | Women's Volleyball
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Memphis (5-2) outlasted Chattanooga (2-5) in four sets inside Elma Roane Fieldhouse on Thursday evening.
Two Tigers set career highs as Amanda Hardt recorded the most kills (31) and points (33) in a match by any player in the American Conference this year, and setter Maddy Bach had the most assists (58) of any American Conference setter this season.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The opening set was a battle, with Memphis and Chattanooga deadlocked 13 times — the Tigers' most ties in a set since the season opener against USC Upstate. The Mocs finally broke through as Sydney Jackwin and Laila N'Diaye delivered back-to-back kills to secure a 26-24 victory.
Memphis opened the second set with a 5-2 run before Chattanooga rallied to tie the frame at 14. The teams traded points down the stretch with 12 ties in total. The Tigers pulled away behind kills from Amanda Hardt, Zaniah Hoskins and Janyah Henderson to take the set, 30-28.
The third set featured 12 ties and eight lead changes as both teams continued to battle. Memphis leaned on Amanda Hardt and Brianna Washington, while the Mocs kept pace with Jackwin and Kendyl MacAskill. Chattanooga pulled ahead late, 23-22, but Memphis responded with kills from Hardt and Washington. A service ace from Janyah Henderson gave the Tigers set point, and after fighting off two set-point opportunities by the Mocs, Memphis closed it out 27-25 on consecutive kills from Amanda Hardt and Za'Niya Boyles.
Chattanooga opened the fourth set strong with two early service aces from Jackwin for a 4-2 lead. Memphis countered with kills from Hardt and Henderson before surging ahead, 11-7, on Hardt's ace and a pair of kills. The Mocs fought back behind Kynli Kirkendoll and Bailey Burgess to earn a set point at 24-23. Memphis answered with a kill from Zaniah Hoskins and an ace from Janyah Henderson to retake the advantage. Amanda Hardt delivered again, and the Tigers closed the match, 27-25, after a Chattanooga attack error.
NOTABLES
Memphis continues play in the Carrie Yerty Classic on tomorrow against Lamar (4-4) at 7 p.m. The Cardinals will play a neutral-site match against Chattanooga before facing the Tigers tomorrow evening. The match will be broadcast on ESPN+ with Tyler Springs on the call.
HOW TO FOLLOW
For complete coverage of Memphis Tigers Volleyball, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Two Tigers set career highs as Amanda Hardt recorded the most kills (31) and points (33) in a match by any player in the American Conference this year, and setter Maddy Bach had the most assists (58) of any American Conference setter this season.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The opening set was a battle, with Memphis and Chattanooga deadlocked 13 times — the Tigers' most ties in a set since the season opener against USC Upstate. The Mocs finally broke through as Sydney Jackwin and Laila N'Diaye delivered back-to-back kills to secure a 26-24 victory.
Memphis opened the second set with a 5-2 run before Chattanooga rallied to tie the frame at 14. The teams traded points down the stretch with 12 ties in total. The Tigers pulled away behind kills from Amanda Hardt, Zaniah Hoskins and Janyah Henderson to take the set, 30-28.
The third set featured 12 ties and eight lead changes as both teams continued to battle. Memphis leaned on Amanda Hardt and Brianna Washington, while the Mocs kept pace with Jackwin and Kendyl MacAskill. Chattanooga pulled ahead late, 23-22, but Memphis responded with kills from Hardt and Washington. A service ace from Janyah Henderson gave the Tigers set point, and after fighting off two set-point opportunities by the Mocs, Memphis closed it out 27-25 on consecutive kills from Amanda Hardt and Za'Niya Boyles.
Chattanooga opened the fourth set strong with two early service aces from Jackwin for a 4-2 lead. Memphis countered with kills from Hardt and Henderson before surging ahead, 11-7, on Hardt's ace and a pair of kills. The Mocs fought back behind Kynli Kirkendoll and Bailey Burgess to earn a set point at 24-23. Memphis answered with a kill from Zaniah Hoskins and an ace from Janyah Henderson to retake the advantage. Amanda Hardt delivered again, and the Tigers closed the match, 27-25, after a Chattanooga attack error.
NOTABLES
- The last time a Memphis opponent scored 28 or more points in a set was Sept. 19, 2024, against Wichita State.
- This marked the first time this season that Memphis extended all sets past the traditional 25-point set victory mark.
- Amanda Hardt, Janyah Henderson and Zaniah Hoskins each recorded double figures in kills, finishing with 31, 15 and 10, respectively.
- Hardt set career highs with 31 kills and 33 points, becoming the first Tiger with 30-plus kills in a match since 2002.
- Her 31 kills rank fourth all-time in program history for a single match.
- Hardt's 31 kills and 33 points are the most by any player from an American Conference team, as she also broke her previous record of 32.5 points against USC Upstate.
- Janyah Henderson tied a career high with 15 kills, which was her most kills in a match as a Tiger.
- Her previous career high of 15 was set during her freshman season at Prairie View A&M, where she had 15 kills against Jackson State on Oct. 29, 2023.
- Maddy Bach posted a career-high of 58 assists.
- Bach's 58 assists are the most by a Tiger since Sept 1, 2023 (Loren Robertson, 59 vs. Youngstown State).
- The 58 assists were also the most by a true freshman since Oct. 28, 2018 (Molly Murrihy, 59 vs. East Carolina).
- Zaniah Hoskins recorded a new career high in digs with 17.
- Abigail Schlueter set a season high with 16 digs.
- Courtney Nix recorded a season-high 11 digs.
Memphis continues play in the Carrie Yerty Classic on tomorrow against Lamar (4-4) at 7 p.m. The Cardinals will play a neutral-site match against Chattanooga before facing the Tigers tomorrow evening. The match will be broadcast on ESPN+ with Tyler Springs on the call.
HOW TO FOLLOW
For complete coverage of Memphis Tigers Volleyball, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Team Stats
UTC
Mem
Kills
53
72
Errors
19
28
Attempts
155
170
Hitting %
.219
.259
Points
81.0
85.0
Assists
52
68
Aces
12
9
Blocks
16
4
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
31
Aces
2
Blocks
0
Kills
15
Aces
3
Blocks
2
Kills
15
Aces
2
Blocks
0
Kills
5
Aces
0
Blocks
1
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