University of Memphis Athletics
Friday, November 6
New Orleans, La.
6:30 p.m.
University of Memphis
10-14,5-8American
3
at
1
Tulane
17-6,9-4American
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 25 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
| Tulane | 22 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 1 |
Nov 06, 2026 | Volleyball
NEW ORLEANS – The University of Memphis volleyball team (10-14, 5-8 American) extended its win streak to three matches after defeating Tulane (17-6, 9-4 American) in four sets inside Devlin Arena on Friday evening.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Both Memphis and Tulane went point-for-point in the opening frame before the Tigers pulled away with a 3-0 run. The Green Wave bounced back with a 4-0 run to make it 10-7 Tulane. Both squads battled for each point until a kill from Arianna Mongare sparked a 6-0 run to give Memphis a 19-16 lead. Despite late kills from Tulane, a 3-0 run fueled by kills from Caitlyn Little and Amanda Hardt gave Memphis the set victory, 25-22.
The second set started similar to the first, with both teams going point-for-point until a 4-0 run gave the Tigers the momentum. Tulane responded with a 3-0 run to cut the deficit to one. Avery Burks contributed kills for the Green Wave, while Hardt and Zaniah Hoskins added kills for Memphis as both teams fought for each point. Tulane went on a 7-0 run to gain control of the frame. The Tigers tried to make a comeback with a late 4-0 run, but the Green Wave remained in control to tie the match at 25-21.
Memphis came out strong in the third set with a 4-1 run before Tulane's 4-0 run gave the Green Wave the advantage. Both teams traded points until Lauryn Mack's kill started a 3-0 run for a 14-12 Tulane advantage. The Tigers responded with a 3-0 run of their own to take a 16-15 lead. Little's kill started another 3-0 run to extend the lead to 20-18. Tulane put up late points in the set, but kills down the stretch from Little, Hardt and Hoskins secured the 25-22 win for the Tigers.
The Tigers carried that momentum into the fourth set with a 3-1 start before the Green Wave answered. Tulane recorded a 3-0 run, then Memphis answered with a 3-0 run of its own to retake the lead. Both squads traded points throughout the remainder of the set until an attack error from the Green Wave ignited a late 3-0 run to give Memphis the 25-22 set and match victory.
NOTABLES
Memphis returns to Elma Roane Fieldhouse on Sunday to host North Texas for Senior Day at 1 p.m. on ESPN+
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.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Both Memphis and Tulane went point-for-point in the opening frame before the Tigers pulled away with a 3-0 run. The Green Wave bounced back with a 4-0 run to make it 10-7 Tulane. Both squads battled for each point until a kill from Arianna Mongare sparked a 6-0 run to give Memphis a 19-16 lead. Despite late kills from Tulane, a 3-0 run fueled by kills from Caitlyn Little and Amanda Hardt gave Memphis the set victory, 25-22.
The second set started similar to the first, with both teams going point-for-point until a 4-0 run gave the Tigers the momentum. Tulane responded with a 3-0 run to cut the deficit to one. Avery Burks contributed kills for the Green Wave, while Hardt and Zaniah Hoskins added kills for Memphis as both teams fought for each point. Tulane went on a 7-0 run to gain control of the frame. The Tigers tried to make a comeback with a late 4-0 run, but the Green Wave remained in control to tie the match at 25-21.
Memphis came out strong in the third set with a 4-1 run before Tulane's 4-0 run gave the Green Wave the advantage. Both teams traded points until Lauryn Mack's kill started a 3-0 run for a 14-12 Tulane advantage. The Tigers responded with a 3-0 run of their own to take a 16-15 lead. Little's kill started another 3-0 run to extend the lead to 20-18. Tulane put up late points in the set, but kills down the stretch from Little, Hardt and Hoskins secured the 25-22 win for the Tigers.
The Tigers carried that momentum into the fourth set with a 3-1 start before the Green Wave answered. Tulane recorded a 3-0 run, then Memphis answered with a 3-0 run of its own to retake the lead. Both squads traded points throughout the remainder of the set until an attack error from the Green Wave ignited a late 3-0 run to give Memphis the 25-22 set and match victory.
NOTABLES
- Caitlyn Little led the Tigers offensively with 19 kills and 21.5 points.
- Little also recorded her seventh double-double of the season with 12 digs.
- Amanda Hardt followed with 17 kills and 17.5 points during the win.
- Sydney Marshall dished out 26 assists during the contest.
- Libero Abigail Schlueter climbed to the number four spot in all-time digs in Memphis history with 25 digs tonight.
- The senior put up her fourth 20-plus dig performance of the season.
- Tori Hill recorded her fifth double-digit dig performance this season.
Memphis returns to Elma Roane Fieldhouse on Sunday to host North Texas for Senior Day at 1 p.m. on ESPN+
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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L/DS
/ VolleyballTeam Stats
Mem
Tulane
Kills
54
54
Errors
28
20
Attempts
170
161
Hitting %
.153
.211
Points
67.0
65.0
Assists
46
50
Aces
8
3
Blocks
5
8
Game Leaders
Kills
19
Aces
2
Blocks
1
Kills
17
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
8
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
5
Aces
1
Blocks
2
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