News Summary
The UNLV volleyball team is set to face in-state rival UNR and Air Force after a mixed start to their Mountain West Conference season. With a recent record of 1-1 in conference play, the Rebels aim to gain momentum from their victory over Fresno State. Key players include Alondra Alarcon and Caleigh King, both of whom have showcased impressive performances this season. The upcoming matches promise excitement for fans as the Rebels vie for points in the Silver State Series and aim to strengthen their conference standings.
Las Vegas, NV – The UNLV volleyball team is gearing up for critical matches against in-state rival UNR and Air Force following a mixed start to their Mountain West Conference season. The Rebels will conclude a four-match conference road trip with these two games, set for October 2 at 6 p.m. PT against UNR and October 4 at 12 p.m. PT against Air Force. The match against UNR is part of the Silver State Series, where the winner will earn three points in the competition presented by America First Credit Union.
In their recent conference outings, UNLV experienced mixed results, achieving a 1-1 record. The team suffered a close loss to San Jose State in five sets but rebounded with a strong performance to secure a four-set victory over Fresno State. In the defeat against San Jose State, Jaida Harris was a standout player for UNLV, leading the team with 16 kills and eight digs, while Alondra Alarcon added 10 kills to the effort. Caleigh King contributed defensively with a team-high 13 digs, and Kaia Thiele provided valuable playmaking with 22 assists and seven digs.
UNLV’s victory over Fresno State highlighted the team’s offensive capabilities, especially the performance of Alondra Alarcon, who set a career-high with 25 kills and a hitting percentage of .302. Additionally, she served five aces and recorded five digs, showcasing her all-around gameplay. Caleigh King also made her mark in this match, achieving her first career double-double with 22 digs and 10 assists. Currently, Alarcon leads the team with eight matches where she has recorded double-digit kills this season.
Other key players contributing to UNLV’s success include Jaida Harris, who has amassed a total of 148 kills and 20 service aces, Kaia Thiele, who has 201 assists with an average of 5.2 assists per set, and Caleigh King, who has registered 149 digs at an average of 3.26 digs per set. Rheanna Deen-Jackson has also been a formidable presence at the net, leading the team with 57 blocks, averaging 1.37 blocks per set.
As for the conference landscape, UNLV currently leads the Mountain West in service aces with 20, averaging 2.22 per match. Individually, Alondra Alarcon ranks first in total kills with 32 and leads in service aces as well, while Caleigh King ranks second in total digs in the conference and fourth in digs per set.
The upcoming matches against UNR and Air Force will be available for viewing on the Mountain West Network and the MW App, with live statistics accessible on the official UNLV Rebels website. UNR enters the match having started the conference season 0-2, having lost in straight sets to both Air Force and Colorado State. Air Force, on the other hand, has split its Mountain West matches, recently winning against UNR but losing to Wyoming.
In this season, the UNLV volleyball program is scheduled to complete a total of 28 regular-season matches, which includes 14 matches at home and 18 against fellow Mountain West opponents.
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