SPRINGFIELD, MO - The UT Arlington volleyball team heads to Springfield, Missouri, this week for the Dr. Mary Jo Wynn Invitational, hosted by Missouri State.
The Mavs open the tournament on Thursday against Missouri State at 6 p.m. CT. Following Thursday's game, the Mavs will take on the Billikens of Saint Louis on Friday at 3 p.m. On Saturday, the Mavericks will conclude the tournament with a match versus Weber State at 10 a.m.
CHASING HISTORY
The Mavs are off to hot start with a record of 6-0, including five sweeps, for just the seventh time in program history. The Mavs need a win on Thursday to tie the program record for best start, and need a victory on Friday to set the record.
Best Starts to a Season in Program History
1987 7-0
1973 7-0
2024 6-0
2023 6-0
2004 6-0
1983 6-0
1981 6-0
1976 6-0
MATCH NOTES
- Paige Reagor holds a hitting percentage of .429 which leads the Western Athletic Conference. She also ranks 35th in the nation.
- Brianna Ford leads the conference in kills per set with a mark of 4.50, which also ranks 23rd in the NCAA. Ford also leads the conference in points per set with a 5.25 clip, which ranks her 14th in the nation.
- Mollie Blank ranks second in the conference in assists per set with a strong mark of 9.79.
- As a team, the Mavericks lead the conference in hitting percentage (.259), service aces (40) and service aces per set (2.00).
- The Mavericks are one of the 28 undefeated teams remaining in the country, and one of 15 teams in the NCAA that have a minimum record of 6-0.
LIVE COVERAGE
**Only UT Arlington vs Missouri State will be on ESPN+**
UTA at Missouri State (6 p.m.)
John Q. Hammons Student Center
ESPN+ Broadcast
Live Stats
UTA vs Saint Louis (3 p.m.)
John Q. Hammons Student Center
Live Stats
UTA vs Weber State (10 a.m.)
John Q. Hammons Student Center
Live Stats
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