14-8,5-4CUSA
Liberty
13-8,5-4CUSA
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Houston | 18 | 26 | 21 | 0 |
| Liberty | 25 | 28 | 25 | 3 |
10/23/2026 6:48:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
LYNCHBURG, Va. — Sam Houston volleyball fell to Liberty 3-0 on Friday at Liberty Arena, dropping the three sets 25-18, 28-26 and 25-21.Â
The Bearkats (14-8, 5-4 CUSA) battled throughout the match, pushing the Flames (13-8, 5-4 CUSA) to extra points in the second set before Liberty closed out the sweep.Â
Bella Wood led Sam Houston offensively with 10 kills and added two service aces. Chelsea Butler followed with eight kills, while Annika Brooks recorded six kills on 13 attempts, hitting .308. Rachelle Reed contributed five points, including two kills and a team-high five blocks, one solo and four assisted.Â
Sam Houston struggled to find consistency at the net, finishing with 38 kills and a .115 hitting percentage. Liberty recorded 46 kills while hitting .327, giving the Flames an advantage offensively throughout the match.Â
Lauren Pyle led Sam Houston with 15 assists and added 14 digs for a double-double. Brenlin Garlitz contributed 14 assists, while Shaelin White led the defensive effort with 11 digs. Wood and Butler also helped the Bearkats at the service line, combining for two aces from Wood and three from Pyle.Â
Liberty was led by Paige Overcash with 14 kills, while Addison Hart added 12 kills without committing an attack error. The Flames finished with a .327 hitting percentage and 12 total blocks.Â
The Bearkats and Flames face off in match two on Saturday at 1 p.m. The match can be streamed on ESPN+ and followed on live stats. Â
