16-9,7-5CUSA
Jax State
3-21,0-12CUSA
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jax State | 23 | 12 | 16 | 0 |
| Sam Houston | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
10/31/2026 3:07:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
HUNTSVILLE — Sam Houston volleyball earned a 3-0 sweep over Jacksonville State on Saturday at Johnson Coliseum, defeating the Gamecocks 25-23, 25-12 and 25-16.Â
Sam Houston opened the match with a strong start, building an early 5-0 advantage behind Bella Wood's serving and the Bearkats' defensive pressure at the net. Jacksonville State responded and eventually took a 23-22 lead, but Sam Houston closed the set with three consecutive points to claim the 25-23 win.Â
The Bearkats carried that momentum into the second set, hitting .444 with 14 kills and just two errors. Sam Houston built an early lead and continued to pull away, winning the set 25-12. The Bearkats held Jacksonville State to five kills in the frame while distributing the offense across the lineup.Â
Sam Houston maintained control in the third set, using another balanced offensive effort to finish the sweep with a 25-16 victory. The Bearkats recorded 10 kills in the final set while limiting the Gamecocks to a .100 hitting percentage.Â
Wood led Sam Houston with five kills and four service aces, while Chloe Monson added nine kills and 10 digs. Chelsea Butler contributed four kills on a .500 hitting percentage and led the Bearkats with five total blocks, including one solo block and four assisted blocks. Annika Brooks also added five block assists.Â
Brenlin Garlitz recorded 12 assists and three kills while Lauren Pyle contributed 11 assists and two service aces. Libero Shaelin White anchored the defense with a team-high 14 digs.Â
As a team, Sam Houston finished with 34 kills, eight service aces and 17 total blocks. The Bearkats hit .241 for the match and held Jacksonville State to a .032 hitting percentage.Â
The Bearkats travel to Middle Tennessee this upcoming weekend to continue Conference USA play.Â
