University of South Carolina Upstate Athletics
Radford
10/21/2026 10:36:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – USC Upstate volleyball returns to the road this weekend for a pair of Big South Conference matchups, facing Radford on Friday, Oct. 23, before traveling to High Point on Saturday, Oct. 24.
The Spartans enter the weekend at 8-10 overall and 1-6 in conference play, looking to rebound from a pair of losses last weekend at Gardner-Webb and Winthrop.
Summer Kohler lead Upstate offensively with 244 kills, averaging 3.59 kills per set, while Kensley Haneline has added 161 kills and 2.37 kills per set. Sophia Spivey comes in with 118 kills. Kamyla Vega David directs the offense with 432 assists, and Sophia Overholt anchors the defense with 288 digs. The Spartans have five players who have recorded double-digit service aces, led by Kohler and Tien Murray's 17.
SCOUTING RADFORD
Radford enters Friday's matchup at 10-11 overall and 4-3 in Big South play. The Highlanders defeated the Spartans in four sets earlier this season on Oct. 3.
Taryn Roberts leads Radford with 221 kills, averaging 2.66 per set, while Macie Potter has recorded 186 kills. Setter Lea Gage paces the Highlanders with 612 assists, averaging 7.29 per set. Mia Jannazzo leads the defense with 380 digs.
SCOUTING HIGH POINT
High Point enters the weekend at 13-5 overall and 7-0 in conference play, making Saturday's matchup a significant test for the Spartans. The Panthers swept Upstate in their previous meeting on Oct. 2.
Élodie Lalonde leads High Point with 209 kills, followed by Maya Bukovcan with 182 and Gabby Hill with 165. Remy Catojo leads the Panthers with 630 assists, while Kea Whillock has recorded 264 digs.
WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Upstate opens the weekend Friday, Oct. 23, at Radford with first serve scheduled for 6 p.m. The Spartans then travel to High Point for a 4 p.m. matchup Saturday, Oct. 24.
Both matches will be available to follow through live statistics, with both matches also streaming on ESPN+.
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