University of Memphis Athletics
Friday, November 13
Memphis, Tenn.
5:00 p.m.
University of Memphis
vs
Tulsa
Nov 12, 2026 | Volleyball
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The University of Memphis volleyball team is set for two American Conference matchups this weekend, hosting Tulsa on Friday, Nov. 13, at 5 p.m. before traveling to San Antonio to face UTSA on Sunday, Nov. 15, at 1 p.m. Both matches will be livestreamed on ESPN+.
SCOUTING THE TIGERS
Memphis (10-15, 5-9 American) enters the weekend after splitting its two previous matches. The Tigers defeated Tulane on the road in four sets on Friday, Nov. 6, before falling to North Texas on Sunday, Nov. 8, at home.
Senior outside hitter Caitlyn Little led the Tigers offensively with 33 kills, averaging 4.13 kills per set this past weekend. Little ranks second in the American in kills per set at 3.91. Amanda Hardt followed with 22 kills, averaging 2.75 kills per set.
Junior setter Sydney Marshall dished out 53 assists, averaging 6.63 assists per set over the weekend. Marshall sits fifth in the conference in assists per set at 8.51. Abigail Schlueter recorded 37 digs, averaging 4.63 digs per set over the two matches.
The senior, who is fourth in all-time digs in Memphis history, ranks fifth in the conference in digs per set at 3.51.
SCOUTING TULSA & UTSA
Tulsa (18-7, 10-4 American) is currently on a three-match winning streak, sweeping North Texas, Charlotte and East Carolina. During the past weekend, Olivia Vance led the Golden Hurricane offensively with 26 kills, averaging 4.33 kills per set. Vance was named this week's American Conference Offensive Player of the Week and ranks ninth in the league in kills per set at 3.04.
Brittany Bacorn tallied 40 assists, averaging 6.67 assists per set. The setter sits ninth in the conference in assists per set at 7.44. Lauren Patterson collected 31 digs for the Golden Hurricane, averaging 5.17 digs per set. Patterson ranks fourth in the league in digs per set at 3.55.
UTSA (13-13, 4-11 American) is coming off a loss at North Texas on Wednesday before splitting this past weekend. The Roadrunners fell to Rice in five sets before defeating Wichita State in four sets at home. Gigi Mason led the offense for UTSA with 28 kills, averaging 3.50 kills per set.
Valeria Ortiz dished out 55 assists over the weekend, averaging 6.11 assists per set. Alyssa Manitzas, who was named to this week's honorable mention list, posted 42 digs, averaging 4.67 digs per set. She ranks 10th in the American in digs per set at 3.23.
THE SERIES BETWEEN THE GOLDEN HURRICANE & ROADRUNNERS
Friday marks the 43rd meeting between Tulsa and Memphis with the Golden Hurricane holding the advantage at 27-15. Tulsa has won the last seven matchups against the Tigers including the last matchup earlier this season.
UTSA and Memphis will face each other for the sixth time with the Roadrunners holding an one game advantage. Memphis defeated UTSA at home in five-sets back on Oct. 30. The Tigers have won the only matchup in San Antonio which was back in 2024.
HOW TO FOLLOW THE TIGERS
For complete information on Memphis Tigers Volleyball, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
SCOUTING THE TIGERS
Memphis (10-15, 5-9 American) enters the weekend after splitting its two previous matches. The Tigers defeated Tulane on the road in four sets on Friday, Nov. 6, before falling to North Texas on Sunday, Nov. 8, at home.
Senior outside hitter Caitlyn Little led the Tigers offensively with 33 kills, averaging 4.13 kills per set this past weekend. Little ranks second in the American in kills per set at 3.91. Amanda Hardt followed with 22 kills, averaging 2.75 kills per set.
Junior setter Sydney Marshall dished out 53 assists, averaging 6.63 assists per set over the weekend. Marshall sits fifth in the conference in assists per set at 8.51. Abigail Schlueter recorded 37 digs, averaging 4.63 digs per set over the two matches.
The senior, who is fourth in all-time digs in Memphis history, ranks fifth in the conference in digs per set at 3.51.
SCOUTING TULSA & UTSA
Tulsa (18-7, 10-4 American) is currently on a three-match winning streak, sweeping North Texas, Charlotte and East Carolina. During the past weekend, Olivia Vance led the Golden Hurricane offensively with 26 kills, averaging 4.33 kills per set. Vance was named this week's American Conference Offensive Player of the Week and ranks ninth in the league in kills per set at 3.04.
Brittany Bacorn tallied 40 assists, averaging 6.67 assists per set. The setter sits ninth in the conference in assists per set at 7.44. Lauren Patterson collected 31 digs for the Golden Hurricane, averaging 5.17 digs per set. Patterson ranks fourth in the league in digs per set at 3.55.
UTSA (13-13, 4-11 American) is coming off a loss at North Texas on Wednesday before splitting this past weekend. The Roadrunners fell to Rice in five sets before defeating Wichita State in four sets at home. Gigi Mason led the offense for UTSA with 28 kills, averaging 3.50 kills per set.
Valeria Ortiz dished out 55 assists over the weekend, averaging 6.11 assists per set. Alyssa Manitzas, who was named to this week's honorable mention list, posted 42 digs, averaging 4.67 digs per set. She ranks 10th in the American in digs per set at 3.23.
THE SERIES BETWEEN THE GOLDEN HURRICANE & ROADRUNNERS
Friday marks the 43rd meeting between Tulsa and Memphis with the Golden Hurricane holding the advantage at 27-15. Tulsa has won the last seven matchups against the Tigers including the last matchup earlier this season.
UTSA and Memphis will face each other for the sixth time with the Roadrunners holding an one game advantage. Memphis defeated UTSA at home in five-sets back on Oct. 30. The Tigers have won the only matchup in San Antonio which was back in 2024.
HOW TO FOLLOW THE TIGERS
For complete information on Memphis Tigers Volleyball, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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