UNCG Volleyball Set to Conclude 2024 Season Against Samford and Mercer

UNCG Volleyball Set to Conclude 2024 Season Against Samford and Mercer

November 15, 2024 Catherine Williams - Chief Editor Sports

UNCG Volleyball Team: 2024 Regular Season Finale

Match Details:

  • Opponent: Samford

    • Date: Friday, Nov. 15
    • Location: Birmingham, Ala. (Pete Hanna Center)
    • Time: 6:30 p.m. CT / 7:30 p.m. ET
    • Tickets: Free admission
    • Coverage: Live Stats | ESPN+
  • Opponent: Mercer
    • Date: Saturday, Nov. 16
    • Location: Macon, Ga. (Hawkins Arena)
    • Time: 6:00 p.m. ET
    • Tickets: Free admission
    • Coverage: Live Stats | ESPN+

Recent Performance:

  • UNCG lost its last home matches, falling to Chattanooga (1-3) and Western Carolina (0-3).
  • Allie Sweet led the team with 40 kills, 3 service aces, and 22 digs over the week. She averaged 5.71 kills per set.
  • Izora Gragg contributed 64 assists, averaging 9.14 assists per set.
  • Chloe Nussbaum recorded 31 digs, averaging 4.43 digs per set.

Team Overview:

  • UNCG has a record of 7-19 overall and 2-12 in The Southern Conference (SoCon).
  • Allie Sweet leads the SoCon in multiple categories, including kills per set (4.30) and total kills (413).
  • The volleyball program features 7 returning players and 10 newcomers.
  • Head Coach Felicia Turner is in her second season.

Scouting Samford:

  • Samford has a record of 13-11 overall and 7-7 in SoCon, ranking fifth.
  • Lexi Thatcher leads the league with 10.45 assists per set.
  • Kaleigh Meritt has recorded 317 kills.

Scouting Mercer:

  • Mercer tops the SoCon with a record of 22-5 and 12-2 in league play.
  • Brooke Phillips leads nationally with 64 service aces.
  • Skye Ekes ranks second among outside hitters with 375 kills.

Series History:

  • UNCG trails the all-time series against Samford at 10-23.
  • The Spartans won their last matchup with Samford (3-1) on Oct. 19.
  • UNCG leads the all-time series against Mercer at 13-10, but Mercer won their latest encounter (3-1) on Oct. 18.

Upcoming Events:

  • The 2024 SoCon Volleyball Tournament will take place from Nov. 21-24 at Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC. The first round will feature the two lowest seeds.