Kats Sweep Gamecocks 3-0

Friday, October 30

Huntsville

6:00 PM

15-9,6-5CUSA

Jax State

3-20,0-11CUSA

Team	1	2	3	Final F
Jacksonville St.	17	16	23	0
Sam Houston	25	25	25	3

Game Book

10/30/2026 8:21:00 PM | Women's Volleyball

Box Score

HUNTSVILLE — Sam Houston volleyball swept Jacksonville State 3-0 on Friday night at Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum, earning a 25-17, 25-16, 25-23 victory in Conference USA play.

The Bearkats improved to 15-9 overall and 6-5 in conference play, while the Gamecocks fell to 3-20 and 0-11 in CUSA.

Chloe Monson led Sam Houston with nine kills on 22 attempts, hitting .364, while adding six digs and three total blocks. Annika Brooks and Chelsea Butler each contributed six kills, with Brooks hitting .556 and Butler adding two assisted blocks.

Sam Houston established control early in the opening set, using a strong serving run and defensive pressure to build a 10-2 advantage. The Bearkats maintained their lead and closed out the set 25-17.

The Bearkats continued their momentum in the second set, jumping out to an early lead behind productive attacking and serving. Rachelle Reed delivered five kills in the match while contributing four total blocks, helping Sam Houston maintain its advantage in the middle of the court. The Bearkats took the set 25-16 to move within one set of the sweep.

Jacksonville State responded in the third set, keeping the score closer as the Gamecocks attempted to extend the match. Sam Houston held its composure late, using key kills from Monson, Brooks and Butler to preserve its advantage. Butler recorded the match-ending kill, sealing the 25-23 set victory and completing the sweep.

Brenlin Garlitz finished with 16 assists and four service aces, while Lauren Pyle added nine assists. Bella Wood contributed five kills, six digs and three aces. Libero Shaelin White led the defensive effort with 11 digs and added five assists.

Sam Houston finished with 33 kills, a .238 hitting percentage and 10 service aces. The Bearkats also recorded 11 total blocks, led by Reed's four and Monson's three. Jacksonville State finished with 31 kills and a .140 hitting percentage.

The Bearkats look to continue their momentum tomorrow afternoon at 1 p.m. at the Bernard G Johnson Coliseum. The match can be followed on ESPN+ and live stats.