Top-10 BYU prepares to face Santa Clara and San Francisco on the road

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PROVO, Utah — No. 10 BYU women's volleyball heads to California to face West Coast Conference opponents Santa Clara and San Francisco on Sept. 30 and Oct. 2, respectively.

The Cougars will face Santa Clara in the Leavey Event Center. BYU holds a 16-4 all-time record against the Broncos. Currently on a 10-match winning streak, BYU last fell to Santa Clara back in 2015.

On Saturday, the Dons will host the Cougars in the War Memorial Gym. BYU boasts a 22-0 record all-time, never losing to San Francisco, since 1976. 

No. 11 Brigham Young University Cougars (12-1 2-0 West Coast Conference)

  • In its first week of conference play, BYU swept both opponents, Pacific and Saint Mary’s, in the Smith Fieldhouse last week
  • Junior middle blocker Heather Gneiting ranks No. 3 in the NCAA for hitting percentage, holding a .470 clip
  • As a team, BYU ranks No. 2 in the NCAA in hitting percentage (.323), No. 7 in kills per set (14.38), No. 7 in opposite hitting percentage (.120), No. 9 in aces per set (2.12) and No. 13 in assists per set (13). The Cougars lead the WCC in all five categories. 
  • The Cougars have swept eleven of their thirteen opponents this season
  • Last week, the WCC dubbed opposite hitter Kenzie Koerber Offensive Player of the Week

Santa Clara University Broncos (4-8, 0-2 West Coast Conference)

  • Most recently, the Broncos posted two losses against WCC opponents, Loyola Marymount (3-1) and Pepperdine (3-2)
  • Santa Clara ranks No. 1 in the WCC in digs per set, averaging 4.57. Further, the team ranks No. 2 in team attacks per set (33.93) and team digs (625).
  • Offensively, Michelle Shaffer leads the way with 161 kills, followed by Sophia Tulino with 144 kills
  • Defensively, Kat Georgiadis is No. 1 in the WCC with 210 digs

University of San Francisco Dons (0-10, 0-0 West Coast Conference)

  • Last week, the Dons were swept by Loyola Marymount and Pepperdine
  • Currently, the team holds a .134 hitting percentage, averaging 9.1 kills per set
  • Shyia Richardson leads the team with 89 kills and 61 digs. Another standout is Orsula Staka who boasts 22 blocks and 41 kills this season.

Broadcast Information – Sept. 30

Broadcast Information – Oct. 2

TICKET INFORMATION

Click the following links to purchase tickets for matches against Santa Clara and San Francisco.

COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS

If planning to attend the match at Santa Clara, guest must provide a proof of vaccination verification OR proof of a negative PCR lab-based test within 72 hours of the event. Individuals under the age of 12 are exempt from providing proof of vaccination and testing. 

For detailed instructions for the Leavey Event Center, click here. 

If planning to attend the match at San Francisco, guests must wear a face covering. More info can be found here.