Volleyball | 10/23/2025 10:44:00 AM

DENTON, Texas (Oct. 23, 2025) – The Pioneers return home to Kitty Magee Arena this weekend for a pivotal Lone Star Conference home stand, welcoming Angelo State on Friday, Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. and UT Permian Basin on Saturday, Oct. 25 at 2 p.m.

After a challenging stretch of road matches, Texas Woman's looks to continue its strong form at home, where the Pioneers have posted an impressive 8–2 record this season. TWU remains one of the league's top defensive teams, averaging 2.44 blocks per set and 18.1 digs per set, while holding opponents to just .147 hitting - which ranks third in the LSC. On the offensive side, the Pioneers are producing 12.5 kills per set behind a balanced attack that features senior standouts Tori Woods and Myracle Stockman.

DIGGING IN DENTON

• Friday's match-up with Angelo State will mark the first of two home matches for the Pioneers this weekend. Fans are encouraged to pack KMA and help create a true home court advantage as TWU continues conference play.
• Saturday afternoon's contest versus UT Permian Basin will serve as a special community event. Following the match, TWU Volleyball will host a free post game youth clinic for children in grades K-8th. The clinic will offer young fans the opportunity to meet the Pioneers and coaches, learn skills and experience the excitement of collegiate volleyball firsthand. 
• All kids participating in the clinic will receive free admissions to Saturday's match. Make sure to sign-up for the clinic here or at the entrance. 
• Tickets for both matches are available online.
• All TWU athletic events follow a Clear Bag Policy.
• No outside food or drinks are permitted.
• Only certified service animals are allowed inside KMA.
• Children under five do not require a ticket.
• Both matches will be streamed live on FloCollege for fans unable to attend.
• Follow along with live stats for each match on Friday and Saturday.

THROUGH THE NET

• A LOOK AT THE RAMBELLES: The Rambelles (13–6, 7–1) arrive in Denton near the top of the conference standings, and they are receiving votes in the AVCA National Coaches Poll. Angelo State's balanced offense averages 13.1 kills per set on .236 hitting, led by outside hitters Madi Parrish (3.25 k/s) and Julia Hopkins (2.87 k/s). ASU operates a 6–2 offense behind setters Madison Scrivner (6.15 a/s) and Gabi Ashcraft (4.38 a/s), keeping the tempo fast and unpredictable. Libero Ireland Ferguson anchors the back row with 4.26 digs per set, helping the Rambelles limit opponents to just .131 hitting. The Pioneers' ability to serve aggressively and control first contact will be critical in slowing down Angelo State's quick offensive rhythm.
• A LOOK AT THE FALCONS: The Falcons (6–12, 4–4) travel to Denton looking to rebound after a road loss to Angelo State. UTPB averages 11.9 kills per set on .165 hitting, led by senior outside hitter Ashlee Macias (4.03 k/s, .234 hitting). Setter Kierra Freeman guides the attack with 7.46 assists per set, while liberos Kyndall Torres and Isabel Rodriguez combine to anchor the Falcons' back-row defense, helping UTPB collect 17.0 digs per set as a team. The Falcons also add 1.6 aces per set and 1.6 blocks per set, relying on long rallies and serve pressure to create scoring chances. To earn the victory, TWU will look to stay consistent in serve-receive, limit Macias' touches, and use its size advantage at the net to control the pace of play.
• A LOOK AT THE PIONEERS: The Pioneers (12–7, 5–3) continue to display a balanced and disciplined style of play on both sides of the ball. TWU averages 12.5 kills per set on .209 hitting, while ranking among the conference leaders defensively with 2.44 blocks per set (third in the LSC) and 18.1 digs per set (third in the LSC). Senior right side Myracle Stockman leads the offense with 2.56 kills per set and a .251 hitting percentage, while senior outside Tori Woods adds 3.16 kills per set, giving the Pioneers a steady presence on the pins. Middle blocker Jonaida Donowa ranks fourth in the LSC in blocks, averaging 1.10 blocks per set to anchor TWU's front row defense.In the backcourt, junior libero Alyssa Rojo continues to set the tone with 4.97 digs per set, while senior setter Kiana Reed runs the offense efficiently with 6.22 assists per set and a team-leading 17 aces on the season. With consistent production across the lineup and confidence at home, TWU looks to defend KMA and continue climbing the Lone Star Conference standings this weekend.