University of North Texas Athletics
University of North Texas
13-12,6-8American
Memphis
10-15,5-9American
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Texas | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
| Memphis | 16 | 25 | 16 | 15 | 1 |
11/8/2026 4:39:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The UNT volleyball team defeated Memphis in four sets (25-16, 23-25, 25-16, 25-15) Sunday afternoon at Elma Roane Fieldhouse.
North Texas improved to 13-12 overall and 6-8 in American Conference play, while Memphis fell to 10-15 overall and 5-9 in conference action.
The Mean Green started strong in the opening set, jumping out to an 8-3 lead. Memphis cut the deficit to 13-11 before back-to-back service aces from Ryann Vik helped UNT extend its advantage. North Texas continued to pull away behind six kills from Reagan Bedell, taking the set 25-16 while hitting .429.
The second set featured a back-and-forth battle, with UNT taking a 19-16 lead before Memphis answered with five straight points to move ahead 21-19. The Mean Green battled back to tie the score at 21, but the Tigers reached set point at 24-21. North Texas fought off two set points before Memphis secured the frame, 25-23.
North Texas responded with a dominant third set, racing out to a 12-4 advantage behind a service ace from Alessandra Romo and strong play at the net. The Mean Green extended their lead to 20-6, highlighted by two kills from Bedell and two service aces from Dakota Mitchell. UNT held off a late Memphis run to take the set, 25-16, and regain a 2-1 match advantage.
In the fourth, Memphis took an early 9-7 lead before North Texas responded with eight consecutive points, including kills from Jahniya Jackson and Lillian Croshaw and a service ace from Vik. The Mean Green continued to pull away, extending the lead to 21-10 before Vik delivered the match-winning kill to secure the set, 25-15.
Bedell led North Texas with 17 kills and 12 digs, recording a double-double while adding a service ace and two block assists. Jackson also recorded a double-double with 13 kills and 10 digs, while Croshaw finished with 10 kills.
Sidney Soria directed the offense with 41 assists and nine digs, while Alessandra Romo led the team with 16 digs and two service aces. Vik added five kills and three service aces, while Loredana Fouonji led the team with six total blocks.
North Texas finished with 53 kills, nine service aces and 10 total blocks in the victory.
The Mean Green return home Wednesday, Nov. 11, to host UTSA at 5 p.m. CT for Senior Night at the UNT Volleyball Center.
