13-7,4-3CUSA
Delaware
7-10,2-5CUSA
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 25 | 16 | 14 | 25 | 14 | 2 |
| Sam Houston | 19 | 25 | 25 | 18 | 16 | 3 |
Kats rally past Delaware 3-2
10/16/2026 9:50:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
HUNTSVILLE — Sam Houston volleyball rallied from an early deficit to earn a 3-2 victory Friday night at the Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum, securing Head Coach Brenda Gray's 800th career victory.Â
In her 43rd season leading the Bearkats, Gray became the third head coach in the country to reach 800 career wins and the longest-tenured head coach in the nation. Â
Chloe Monson led Sam Houston with 10 kills, while Chelsea Butler added nine kills and hit .381 with just one error in 21 attempts. Annika Brooks and Bella Wood each contributed eight kills. Wood also recorded 10 digs, while Monson added 12.Â
Rachelle Reed finished with six kills and a team-high seven block assists. Faith Roulston added five kills and eight block assists, helping Sam Houston finish with a strong defensive presence at the net.Â
After dropping the opening set, the Bearkats responded with back-to-back victories. Sam Houston hit .222 in the second set before taking control in the third, recording 13 kills and hitting .355 to win 25-14.Â
Delaware forced a fifth set with a 25-18 win in the fourth. The Bearkats then battled through a close final set, overcoming the Blue Hens 16-14 to secure the match.Â
Shaelin White paced Sam Houston with 19 digs and five assists. Brenlin Garlitz recorded 22 assists and two service aces, while Lauren Pyle added 15 assists and 13 digs.Â
Sam Houston will look to build on the victory when the teams meet again Saturday at 12 a.m. at Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum.Â
