Volleyball | 9/1/2023 2:10:00 PM

SALT LAKE CITY (September 1, 2023) – The Texas Woman's volleyball team returns to action at the Westminster Invitational this afternoon at 3 p.m. against the University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK).
 
Last night, TWU (0-1) opened their season against the Invitational host, Westminster, and fell in four sets. UNK (1-0) opened their 2023 season earlier today, as they faced Oklahoma Christian at 10 a.m. this morning at the Westminster Invitational and won in four sets.
 
The Pioneers look to bounce back tonight with a win over the Lopers on Friday afternoon.
 
STAY LOCKED IN

• TWU is on the road! Make sure to follow along with the live stream and the live stats.
• If you're in Utah, support the Pioneers! Tickets can be purchased here.
• It's College Colors Day! Rock the maroon all day in support of the Pioneers!

FEELING FINE ON FRIDAY

• STEP BACK IN TIME: The Pioneers and the Lopers have not met since 1998. The two have played only twice previously, in 1998 and in 1993. With both games played at neutral sites, the Pioneers are 0-2 all-time against UNK. TWU will look to change the tides and record the first program win against the Lopers this afternoon. 
• A LOOK AT THE LOPERS: UNK went 28-6 in the 2022 season, finishing second in the MIAA regular season and tournament. On the MIAA Preseason Coaches' Poll, the Lopers were picked to win the MIAA with four first place votes and 92 overall points. UNK was picked 16th nationally on the 2023 AVCA/Taraflex Division II Preseason Coaches' Poll, after closing the 2022 season ranked 15th. The Lopers closed the 2022 season in the NCAA Regional Tournament, falling to Concordia-St. Paul in the first round. 
• SCOUTING UNK: The Pioneers have the rest advantage, as the Lopers already played once this morning against Oklahoma Christian. In four sets, UNK recorded 55 kills, 10 aces, 11 blocks, 50 assists and 56 digs. Their clear advantage over Oklahoma Christian came in their 10-4 aces mark. The Pioneers will look to receive the ball well and limit the successful serves from the Lopers. The leader in kills for the Lopers was No. 17 Asha Regier, who recorded 14 kills in the match.