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Next Match:<\/p>\n
vs. Abilene Christian<\/p>\n
9\/4\/2026 | 12 p.m.<\/p>\n
\n Sep. 04 (Fri) \/ 12 p.m.
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\n vs.\u00a0Abilene Christian
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HCU got off to a strong start, winning the first set 25-22, which included early momentum through a 14-7 lead. Texas Southern battled back in the second set, going back and forth with the Huskies, ultimately winning through a late rally in the set with a score of 25-20. The Huskies were able to make quick work of the third set, taking on an 11-point lead down the stretch, winning the set 25-12. HCU finished out the match strong in the fourth set, taking and keeping a lead from the start to down the Tigers in four sets for HCU’s first win of the 2026 season.<\/p>\n Leading the Huskies offensively was the tandem of Katy Barger<\/a>, who had 13 kills, and Sa’Myah Medford<\/a>, with 11 kills. Defensively, the Huskies were led by Bianca Byerly<\/a>, who had 15 digs, and Ensilina Savelio<\/a>, who earned 12 digs, while also adding 39 assists in the match.<\/p>\n HCU faces a doubleheader tomorrow, first against Abilene Christian at 12 pm in H&PE Arena. The Huskies will then face UH at 6:30 pm at the Fertitta Center in an ESPN+ televised match.\u00a0
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\n HOUSTON \u2013 The HCU volleyball squad returned to Houston this weekend for the Houston Invitational, stopping first at H&PE Arena for a matchup against the Texas Southern Tigers, with both teams looking for their first wins of the season.<\/p>\n
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