News Summary
The UNLV volleyball team is starting its 18-match Mountain West schedule with matches against San Jose State and Fresno State. Jaida Harris, a standout player, recently made the All-Tournament Team after a strong performance in the Dig In The Desert Tournament. The Rebels currently hold impressive rankings in various statistical categories as they aim to build on their early season success. Fans can follow the matches live on the Mountain West Network and at UNLVRebels.com.
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The UNLV volleyball team is set to kick off its 18-match Mountain West schedule this week, beginning with a matchup against the San Jose State Spartans on Thursday, September 25 at 6 p.m. PT, followed by a contest against the Fresno State Bulldogs on Saturday, September 27 at 11 a.m. PT.
This week marks a significant transition for the Rebels as they enter the conference portion of their season after recently finishing the Dig In The Desert Tournament with a 1-1 record. Their tournament included a victory against Southern Utah and a defeat to UC Riverside, both contested in four sets.
Highlighting the tournament performances, Jaida Harris was named to the Dig In The Desert All-Tournament Team, showcasing her skills with 36 kills across the two matches, averaging 4.5 kills per set. In a challenging match against UC Riverside, she achieved her first double-double of the season, recording 14 kills and 16 digs. Against Southern Utah, Harris dominated with 22 kills and six digs, boasting a hitting percentage of .404.
Fans can follow the action live, with stats available at UNLVRebels.com in the volleyball schedule section. Additionally, the matches will be streamed on the Mountain West Network and through the MW App.
Upcoming Matches
Looking ahead, UNLV will also face in-state rival UNR on October 2, with that match being part of the Silver State Series—a contest granting three points to the winner. After that, the Rebels will compete against Air Force on October 4.
Current Team Performance
The Rebels have started the season strong, currently ranking:
- 1st in Service Aces Per Set (1.97)
- 2nd in Kills Per Set (13.06)
- 3rd in Hitting Percentage (.230)
- 4th in Assists Per Set (11.91)
- 5th in Blocks Per Set (2.23)
Key individual player statistics include Harris ranked 2nd in Service Aces Per Set (0.46) and Rheanna Deen-Jackson being 4th in Blocks Per Set (1.37).
The team leaders thus far are:
- Jaida Harris: 116 kills (3.31 Kills Per Set)
- Kaia Thiele: 156 assists (5.2 Assists Per Set)
- Caleigh King: 114 digs (3.26 Digs Per Set)
- Rheanna Deen-Jackson: 48 blocks (1.37 Blocks Per Set)
Rival Team Performance
Turning to their opponents, San Jose State enters this week with a 2-1 record from the USF Challenge, led by key player Fatimah Hall, who has several double-doubles to her credit. Morgan Graves and Lolo Fonua are also significant contributors for the Spartans.
On the other hand, Fresno State holds a 1-2 record from the Central Cal Challenge, with standout performances from Addison Haluska and Gabby Lombardi.
Overall Season Outlook
UNLV’s overall regular-season schedule comprises a total of 28 matches, including 14 home games at the Cox Pavilion. The upcoming season will see the Rebels compete in 18 Mountain West matches and 10 non-conference matches. The team returns seven letterwinners from last year and has acquired new talent under head coach Malia Shoji.
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Additional Resources
- UNLV Rebels: Open Mountain West Play This Week
- Wikipedia: University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- UNLV Rebels: Fall in Four Sets to UC Riverside
- Google Search: UNLV volleyball
- UNLV Rebels: Revised 2025 Schedule
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Volleyball
- UNLV Rebels: Sweep Mountain West Players of the Week
- Google News: Mountain West volleyball
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