University of North Texas Athletics
University of North Texas
12-12,5-8American
Wichita State
7-18,4-9American
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita St. | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
| North Texas | 19 | 21 | 23 | 0 |
11/6/2026 9:46:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
DENTON, Texas – The UNT volleyball team fell to Wichita State in straight sets (19-25, 21-25, 23-25) Friday night at the UNT Volleyball Center. The match marked the Mean Green's fifth sellout of the season, with 472 fans in attendance.
North Texas dropped to 12-12 overall and 5-8 in American Conference play, while Wichita State improved to 7-18 and 4-9 in conference action.
The opening set featured a back-and-forth battle, with the teams trading points early before reaching a 10-10 tie. Wichita State eventually pulled ahead 18-13, but the Mean Green continued to fight, cutting the deficit to three at 21-18. The Shockers held on to take the opening set, 25-19.
North Texas came out strong in the second set, jumping to a 4-0 lead behind a service ace from Sidney Soria and a pair of kills from Lillian Croshaw. The Mean Green maintained control for much of the frame, extending their advantage to 17-11 before holding a 20-17 lead late. However, Wichita State responded with seven consecutive points to take a 24-20 advantage and eventually secured the set, 25-21.
The Mean Green opened the third set with a 6-2 run, highlighted by two kills apiece from Reagan Bedell and Croshaw. North Texas maintained its lead midway through the set, holding a 16-13 advantage before Wichita State battled back to even the score at 17. The Shockers eventually pulled ahead 22-19, but UNT answered with three consecutive points, capped by a Soria service ace, to tie the set at 23. Wichita State claimed the final two points to complete the sweep, 25-23.
"I still believe in the group that we have, but they've got to find a way," head coach Dave Fleming said.
Bedell led the Mean Green offensively with a match-high 13 kills on a .385 hitting percentage, adding five digs and a service ace. Croshaw followed with 10 kills, while Dakota Mitchell led the team defensively with 11 digs.
Soria finished with 21 assists, seven digs and a match-high three service aces, while Olivia Branum contributed 10 assists and six digs.
North Texas returns to action Sunday, Nov. 8, traveling to Memphis for a 1 p.m. CT matchup against the Tigers. The match will be broadcast on ESPN+.
