LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) - The Rebels will host four straight matches to conclude the regular season, with Wyoming (Nov. 13, 6:30 p.m.) and Colorado State (Nov. 15, 12 p.m.) this week.
Thursday, November 13 - UNLV vs. Wyoming (6:30 p.m. PT) - MW Network/MW App
Saturday, November 15 - UNLV vs. Colorado State (12 p.m. PT) - MW Network/MW App
PROMOTIONAL ITEMS
BRING A CANNED FOOD ITEM FOR THURSDAY'S MATCH, GET IN FREE FOR REBEL GIVING WEEK!!! UNLV volleyball will host Rockin' Rebels Night on Thursday, November 13 against Wyoming where fans can receive a free Rockin' Rebels t-shirt, while supplies last, as well as $4 beers through the end of the first set. On Saturday, November 15, the Scarlet & Gray hosts Colorado State for Girls & Women's In Sports Day where fans can receive a free UNLV mini volleyball, while supplies last.
WHERE TO WATCH
Live stats for UNLV's two matches can be found online at UNLVRebels.com in the "schedule" section of the volleyball page. Additionally, the Scarlet & Gray's matches will be streamed on the Mountain West Network and MW App.
WHAT'S ON THE DOCKET
UNLV will close out the regular season with home matches against Fresno State on Nov. 20 at 6:30 p.m. and San Jose State on Nov. 22 at 1 p.m.
LAST TIME OUT
UNLV went 1-1 on the road where they swept New Mexico before falling to Grand Canyon in five sets. The Rebels saw middle blocker Rheanna Deen-Jackson record seven total blocks (six block assists, one solo block) along with four digs and three kills. The Rebels outhit the Lobos .240 to .110, and delving deeper, UNLV hit .289 in the first set, .143 in the second and .265 in the third, while UNM was held to a .136 in set one, -.057 in set two and .267 in set three. UNLV was led by the duo of Jaida Harris and Alondra Alarcon as both tallied 10 kills apiece. The former captured six digs, two block assists and one assist along with a .240 hitting percentage, while the latter posted seven digs, two blocks (one solo block, one block assist), one service ace and one assist. Freshman Brooklynn Williams tacked on eight kills of her own with a 3.53 clip on just two errors, three block assists, one dig and one service ace. Against the Lopes, GCU reverse swept the Rebels as the Scarlet & Gray was one point away from winning the match in the fourth set, but GCU forced a fifth set by claiming a 29-27 fourth set triumph and never looked back en route to capping the 3-2 reverse sweep behind set scores of 19-25, 18-25, 25-19, 29-27, 15-12. Harris recorded a double-double of 14 kills and 11 digs along with three blocks (two block assists, one solo block) and one service ace. Alondra Alarcon also notched a double-double of her own with 12 kills and 19 digs to go with three blocks assists and one assist. Basia Latos joined the double-digit kill party with 10 of her own with four digs and three block assists. Caleigh King posted a team tying-high 19 digs and now has 928 career digs.
TOP FIVE STATS
Among Mountain West foes in conference action, here's where the Rebels sit:
Team
Hitting Percentage: 3rd (.228)
Assists: 4th (703); APS: 4th (12.55)
Kills: T3rd (757); KPS: 4th (13.52)
Service Aces: 3rd (77); SAPS: 5th (1.38)
Jaida Harris
Kills: T1st (218); Kills Per Set: 3rd (3.89)
Points: 1st (257); Points Per Set: 3rd (4.59)
Service Aces/SAPS: (19 - 3rd, 0.34 - T3rd)
Caleigh King
Digs: T3rd (205); Digs Per Set: T4th (3.66)
Brooklynn Williams
Hitting Percentage: 5th (.344)
Scarlet & Gray Leaders
Jaida Harris
Kills/KPS (334/3.67); Service Aces (35)
Kaia Thiele
Assists (429); Assists Per Set (5.11)
Caleigh King
Digs (319); Digs Per Set (3.51)
Rheanna Deen-Jackson
Blocks (111.0); Blocks Per Set (1.22)
SCOUTING THE OPPOSITION
>Wyoming: The Cowgirls are 9-5 in MW action as they defeated Boise State in four sets and fell to Utah State in straight sets. Against the Broncos, the Cowgirls had three in double figures for kills, led by Sarah Holcomb's 14 on a .414 hitting efficiency. Paige Lauterwasser and Claire Wagstaff recorded 11 kills each in the win while Lauterwasser recorded 12 digs for a double-double and tallying a career-high five blocks. Holcomb and Emma Winter also added five total blocks on the night while Jordan Sandy led the way at the net with seven rejections. In the back row, Lily LaFlesch led the way with 18 digs while Skylar Erickson chipped in 13 as she moved within 35 digs of 1,000 for her career. Erickson also led the way with two aces on the night. Maddy Stucky led the offense with 27 assists against the Broncos while Sara Quigley had 17. Against the Aggies, Holcomb led UW both offensively and defensively in the loss. Holcomb recorded a team-best nine kills and hit .421. She also led the way with five total blocks. Winter added eight kills of her own while hitting a strong .333 and tallied three block assists. Holcomb leads the team with 248 kills and 142 total blocks, while Quigley tops the charts at 6.15 assists per set (597 total). On defense, Erickson leads the charge with 350 digs and is averaging 3.61digs per set.
>Colorado State: CSU fell twice on the road in four sets to both Utah State and Boise State, however, they remain second in the Mountain West standings. Against the Aggies, Eve Wilson notched 12 kills, while Maria Brun led the charge with 14 kills of her own. Kekua Richards and Riley Simpson also added double-digit kills to the Rams effort with 13 and 10, respectively. Setter Erin Debiec totaled 51 assists and eight digs while freshman Halle Jameson led the team with 11 digs. Against the Broncos, Halle Jameson led the Colorado State offense with 19 kills while Brun and Eve Wilson followed close behind with 13 kills individually. Defensively, Kekua Richards totaled five blocks while Jameson also led the team in digs with 17. Wilson leads the team with 262 kills (2.85 kills/set), while Erin Debiec tops the charts at 10.13 assists per set (932 total). Aine Doty (288 digs, 3.24/set) and Richards (109 blocks, 1.40 blocks per set) lead the Rams in their respective categories.
2025 SCHEDULE
The UNLV volleyball program will play a total of 28 regular-season matches during the 2025 campaign, with 14 of those taking place inside the friendly confines of the Cox Pavilion. The fall slate, the third under head coach Malia Shoji, will feature 18 contests against Mountain West foes as well as 10 more versus nonconference competition.
PURCHASE TICKETS
Tickets for the 2025 volleyball season are on sale now and can be purchased online at UNLVTickets.com. Fans can also get their tickets in person at the Thomas & Mack Center Box Office or by calling 702-739-FANS (3267). Season tickets are only $50 for adults, seniors (62+), faculty and staff are $40 for seniors (62+). Kids 12 and under & Nevada School Aged Students with their valid School I.D. are free and must claim a free ticket upon entry. All seating is general admission. All tickets will be delivered as mobile.
