UNCG Volleyball Set to Conclude 2024 Season Against Samford and Mercer
News Context
At a glance
UNCG Volleyball Team: 2024 Regular Season Finale
Match Details:
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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.