UTSA Volleyball Snaps Losing Skid With Four-Set Win Over Wichita State

UTSA Volleyball Snaps Losing Skid With Four-Set Win Over Wichita State

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UTSA snaps losing streak with four-set win over Wichita State

The UTSA Roadrunners returned to the win column on Sunday afternoon, defeating Wichita State in four sets at the Convocation Center. The victory ends a six-match losing skid for the program, according to goutsa.com.

The Navy & Orange secured the win with set scores of 25-15, 13-25, 26-24, and 26-24. This result moves UTSA to a 13-12 overall record and a 4-10 mark in American Conference play. Wichita State dropped to 7-19 overall, also sitting at 4-10 in league matchups.

This Sunday’s victory provides a different outcome than the two teams’ previous encounter. On a Friday night in October, Wichita State rallied for a five-set victory over UTSA at Charles Koch Arena, goshockers.com reported. In that earlier match, the Shockers won 25-22, 14-25, 25-23, 22-25, and 15-11.

Wichita State vs. UTSA – 2026 DI Women's Volleyball

Roadrunners find momentum in tight sets

UTSA established early dominance in the first set. Caroline Tredwell opened the scoring with two kills and a block before contributing to a 7-1 run. Sydney Bryant added two blocks and a kill to help push the lead to 17-10. Giada Obregon then led a five-point run, setting up Gigi Mason for the 25-15 set win.

The momentum shifted abruptly in the second set. Wichita State utilized an 11-0 swing to take control, eventually winning the frame 25-13. Megan Hawkins recorded the Shockers’ second ace of the afternoon during the comeback.

The third and fourth sets were decided by narrow margins. In the third, Valeria Ortiz orchestrated a 9-3 response that allowed UTSA to take the set 26-24. The fourth set featured 12 ties and four lead changes. UTSA hit .405 in that final frame, using 18 kills to secure the 26-24 win.

WICHITA, KANSAS - OCTOBER 16: WSU Women’s Volleyball Game vs UTSA held at Koch Arena on October 16, 2026 in Wichita
Photo: goshockers.com

Individual performances drive the comeback

Several players reached double-digit milestones during the match. Gigi Mason led the Roadrunners with 15 kills on a .343 hitting percentage. Sydney Bryant followed with 13 kills and four blocks, hitting .379. Isabella Arroyave recorded 11 kills, 10 digs, and two blocks to earn her fifth double-double of the season.

The statistical breakdown of the key UTSA contributors is as follows:

Player Kills Digs Blocks
Gigi Mason 15 — —
Sydney Bryant 13 — 4
Isabella Arroyave 11 10 2
Alyssa Manitzas — 15 —

Setter Valeria Ortiz provided 26 assists, marking the 20th time this season she has led the team in that category. She also contributed 12 digs, two kills, and an ace. Alyssa Manitzas recorded 15 digs, a feat that helped her surpass 508 career digs, including her previous 192 digs while playing at Notre Dame.

Middle blocker Ledisi Kpea contributed five kills and six blocks. This performance was her 13th outing this fall with at least five blocks. The team also benefited from Megan Hawkins, who added 16 assists and six digs.

The stakes of the season finale

For UTSA, this win serves as a vital stabilizer heading into the end of the 2026 campaign. The team has found consistency in specific environments, now holding a 5-5 record in navy jerseys this season. They have also improved to 2-2 in four-set American Conference matchups.

The Roadrunners face two remaining in-state matches to close out the year. They are scheduled to visit North Texas on Wednesday at 5 p.m. before returning home to host Memphis on Sunday at 1 p.m. Both matches will be available for streaming on ESPN+.

The loss leaves Wichita State searching for consistency as they play their conference schedule. Following this defeat, the Shockers will look to rebound in their upcoming matchups.

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