News Summary
The UNLV volleyball team achieved a hard-fought victory against New Mexico, ending a three-match losing streak. The Rebels showcased exceptional skills, notably a career-high performance from their leading hitter. With impressive overall statistics, including a significant margin in hitting percentage, they now aim to maintain momentum as they continue their Mountain West Conference play. This victory signifies a turning point for UNLV, showcasing their potential to bounce back and compete effectively.
Las Vegas, NV – The UNLV volleyball team secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over New Mexico on October 16, 2025, at The Pavilion, marking a much-needed end to their three-match losing streak. The match showcased intense competition, with set scores reading 30-32, 25-19, 25-27, 25-17, and 18-16 in favor of the Rebels.
With this win, UNLV improved its overall season record to 9-8 and stands at 3-4 in Mountain West Conference play. In contrast, New Mexico’s record fell to 8-10 overall and 0-7 in the conference following the loss.
The Rebels notably outhit the Lobos by a striking margin of 73 points, completing the match with a hitting percentage of .335 compared to New Mexico’s .262. Additionally, UNLV recorded 84 kills across 188 attack attempts, while New Mexico tallied 67 kills from 183 attempts. Both teams struggled with errors, with UNLV committing 21 errors and New Mexico recording 19.
The performance of the match was highlighted by several individual achievements. Jaida Harris led the Rebels with a career-high 27 kills and added nine digs, three service aces, three blocks, and one assist. Agata Makowska achieved her fourth double-double of the season with a personal best of 32 assists and 20 digs, tying for the team-high in digs. Kaia Thiele also delivered outstanding support with a career-best 28 assists, in addition to four digs and three service aces.
Rheanna Deen-Jackson contributed significantly with 15 kills, three assisted blocks, and four digs. Furthermore, Alondra Alarcon notched her third double-double of the season with 14 kills and 14 digs, while Brooklynn Williams added 13 kills and Basia Latos rounded out the Rebels’ strong offensive effort with 11 kills. This impressive collective performance resulted in five Rebels finishing with double-digit kills for the match.
Defensively, libero Caleigh King recorded 20 digs, raising her career total to 838 digs, placing her just two digs shy of entering the top ten on UNLV’s all-time digs list.
The match’s intense exchanges kept fans on the edge of their seats, particularly during the pivotal fifth set, which showcased both teams’ resilience. With this victory, the Rebels not only shift their seasonal momentum but also set a positive tone for the remainder of their conference play.
This match was a significant turning point for UNLV, who faced difficulties in prior games but managed to regroup and showcase their potential against New Mexico. The team aims to build on this success as they move forward in the Mountain West Conference.
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