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Volleyball Preview: Tampa Hosts Mini Crossover
September 19, 2025

Volleyball Preview: Tampa Hosts Mini Crossover

TAMPA, Fla. - The University of Tampa volleyball team will host a Mini Crossover that will include the likes of No. 19 West Florida, Valdosta State, and Florida Southern.

ABOUT THE SPARTANS

  • Tampa is a perfect 6-0 on the season heading into the weekend.
  • The program moved up three spots to No. 3 in the latest AVCA Coaches Poll.
  • The Spartans have only dropped two sets in their six matches played.
  • Connor Rahn, Nathaly Perez, and Tess Schrenger each have recorded over 50 kills.
  • Rahn is averaging 3.44 kills per set.
  • Ana Rivera has totaled 52 digs, which is second on the squad behind Schrenger's 57.
  • Jenna Davis and Rachel Gregg have combined for 40 blocks over 37 sets played.

SCOUTING VALDOSTA STATE

  • Valdosta is 1-6 entering this weekend.
  • Senior Katie Callenberger leads the team with 52 kills.
  • Sabrina Oncins' 13 service aces are the most by any player in the GSC this season.
  • Eimy Negron Domenech leads the defense with a team-best 86 digs and 4.30 digs per set, the third-highest rate in the GSC.
  • Sophomore Avery Mullins 124 assists pace the team and is the seventh most recorded by a player in the GSC.

SCOUTING WEST FLORIDA

  • UWF is No. 19 in the AVCA Coaches Poll.
  • The Argonauts boast a 6-2 overall record.
  • Gabi Moulton and Maddie Mire were recently named GSC Players of the Week.
  • Moutlon posted a season-high 46 assists along with eight kills in a 3-1 win over Missouri Western.
  • Mire anchored the Argonauts' defense, posting three double-digit performances. 
  • West Florida is coming off a loss but has won three of its last four, including a sweep over then-No. 7 Ferris State in the Colorado Premier Championship.

SERIES HISTORY

  • Tampa is a perfect 10-0 versus Valdosta State.
  • The Spartans are 21-6 when facing West Florida.

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