JONESBORO, Arkansas — Texas State heads on the road for a rematch of the 2024 Sun Belt Conference Tournament Championship at Arkansas State this weekend. 
 
The two matches will be Oct. 17 at 6 pm and Oct. 18 at 1 pm. Both can be streamed on ESPN+. 

SCOUTING ARKANSAS STATE:

• Arkansas State enters the weekend with a 11-6 record on the season, and a 4-2 record in Sun Belt action. The Red Wolves split series with Georgia State and Southern Miss for their two losses.
• Last year when these two teams met in San Marcos, the team's split with Texas State winning one 3-0 and losing one 3-0. Texas State won the match in the Sun Belt Tournament 3-0.
• The Red Wolves are led by 4th year head coach Brian Gerwig who has a 64-49 record in his time at Arkansas State.
• Leading the Red Wolves offensively is Kailin Whitlock who averages 3.48 points per set with 2.95 kills per set. She is set by Erin Madigan who averages 6.27 assists per set.
• Defensively, Mia Maloney leads the Jags with 4.13 digs per set, while Daedrianna Call leads the blockers with 1.48 per set.

 
NOTES TO KNOW:

• Where We Stand: Texas State entered conference play with a 5-6 record after having a challenging preseason slate. Through the first 11 matches, Texas State faced two top 25 opponents in #9 Arizona State and #4 Stanford, and one match against UCLA, who was receiving votes in the AVCA poll. Texas State faced eight schools who made postseason appearances last season. So far in conference play, Texas State is 3-3 with split series against South Alabama, Troy and Louisiana.
• Preseason Polls: The Bobcats were selected to finish first place in the West Division in the 2025 Sun Belt Conference Preseason Poll. Texas State also had two players, Jade Defraeye and Sam Wunsch, be named Preseason All-Conference.
• Win tHe daY: The 2025 team mantra is 'Win tHe daY' which serves as the team's reminder to do the work each day to get to their goals in the postseason. Texas State is hoping to make a Sweet 16 appearance for the first time in program history this year, and winning each day is what it's going to take to get there. Whether it's making sure work is done in the classroom, giving your all at practice, or in the treatment room, winning the day is this team's WHY for the season.
• Back the Pac: Texas State will be leaving the Sun Belt Conference after this athletic year having accepted a bid to join the Pac-12, effective July 1, 2026. Texas State will join Utah State, Boise State, Fresno State, Colorado State, San Diego State, Washington State, Oregon State and Gonzaga.
• Returners: The Bobcats are returning four starters from the 2024 season, including, Samantha Wunsch, Jade Defraeye, Maggie Walsh, Bailey Hanner.
  • Also returning for the Bobcats is Alyssa Clark, Brooke Bentke, Nina Moorer, Caelyn Emmerling, Anna Blaine and Ally Adair
• Newcomers: The Bobcats are welcoming four freshmen and two transfers to the team this season.
  • Incoming freshmen includes outsides Britton Finley, Isabella Andrews and Adison Ozuna, and middle blocker Ashley Euston who spent her spring 2025 season at Mizzou.
  • Pacific transfer, Dylan Gilkey, joins the squad as a setter.
  • Cal State Fullerton transfer, Ameena Campbell, joins the squad as an outside.
• Meet the Staff: Head Coach Sean Huiet is in his sixth year in charge and has a 125-56 record in his tenure. Huiet returns Keith Anderson (6^th year), Charli Fouts (5^th year) and Drew Carter (2^nd year) to his staff this season. 
  • Additionally, Huiet has brought on graduate assistant coach Callahan Hefner to the staff. He joins the program after previously being a manager at Grand Canyon.

UP NEXT
Texas State will return home for Dig Pink Weekend versus ULM on Oct. 24 and 25. The matches will be at 6 pm and 2 pm with a stream on ESPN+. Fans can also purchase at txst.com/tickets.
 
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