SAN MARCOS, Texas — Texas State volleyball will return home for a pair of matches against the ULM Warhawks this weekend as part of Texas State's 'Think Pink' weekend.
The matches will be on Oct. 24 at 6 pm and Oct. 25 at 2 pm. Both will be streamed on ESPN+ or fans can purchase tickets at txst.com/tickets.
Additionally, fans can donate to the Side Out Foundation
here as well as stay tuned for information on the team's silent auction.
SCOUTING ULM
- ULM enters the weekend with a 9-13 record on the season, and an 0-8 record in Sun Belt action.
- Last year when these two teams met in ULM, Texas State won both matches, one by a 3-0 score and one by a 3-1 score.
- The Warhawks are led by 1st year head coach Reid Gann who has a 9-13 record in his time at Arkansas State.
- Leading the Warhawks offensively is Aniya Hall who averages 3.78 kills per set with 3.97 kills per set. She is set by Morgan Howard who averages 5.86 assists per set.
- Defensively, Briana Raney leads the Warhawks with 3.74 digs per set, while Kenzie Behl and Beril Celik lead the blocks with a 0.68 per set average each.
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 3-5 with split series against South Alabama, Troy and Louisiana and two losses to Arkansas State.
- 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.
- Newcomers: The Bobcats are welcoming four freshmen and two transfers to the team this season.
- Meet the Staff: Head Coach Sean Huiet is in his sixth year in charge and has a 125-58 record in his tenure. Huiet returns Keith Anderson (6th year), Charli Fouts (5th year) and Drew Carter (2nd 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 head back out on the road for a pair of matches at Southern Miss on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. Those matches will be at 6 pm and noon. Fans can tune in on ESPN+.
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