Tarleton Volleyball hosts Texas Christian University at Wisdom Gym in their first matchup against a 'Power Five' program.
 
Game #14
Tarleton (6-7, 3-5 WAC) vs. Texas Christian University (1-9, 1-9 Big 12)
Feb. 25 at 6 P.M. CST
Wisdom Gym | Stephenville, Texas
 
Television: ESPN+
ESPN.com/watch
 
Radio: Tarleton Sports Network KXTR 100.7 FM
Kyle Crews, Play-by-Play
 
AT A GLANCE
The Texans will compete in a nonconference matchup on their home court as they host the TCU Horn Frogs. The match is slated for 6 P.M. This is the first time in program history these two schools are meeting.
 
MATCH COVERAGE
Coverage of this match will be provided by ESPN+. Links for live stats can be found on the volleyball schedule at TarletonSports.com.
 
ATTENDING THE MATCH
At this time, capacity is limited to a maximum of 50 percent inside the Wisdom Volleyball Gym, per Governor Abbott's Executive Order No. GA-28. Due to the WAC's COVID-19 policy, the seating areas must be at least 12 feet from playing surface.
 
There will be no general admission tickets sold for home volleyball games this season. Only Tarleton students, Texan Club passes and Tarleton and visitor team complimentary tickets will be allowed in the Wisdom Volleyball Gym. The Wisdom Gym ticket office will only open on game day for will call and complimentary ticket pickup. The Wisdom Gym will call ticket window will open one hour before the start of each match. For a complete list of game day protocols at Tarleton, visit TarletonSports.com/FanGuide
 
INSIDE THE SERIES: TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
Tarleton and TCU are meeting for the first time in program history. It is also, a first time for Tarleton Volleyball to go against a "Power Five" program.
 
LAST TIME OUT: PRAIRIE VIEW A&M
The Texans cruised to a 3-0 match victory of the Panthers on Wednesday behind 12-kill efforts from Lauren Kersey and Hali'a Swartman Hogan and a double-double by setter Kayla Brannon (33 assists, 10 digs). Tarleton never trailed by more than two points throughout the match en route to a sweep in set scores of 25-18, 25-22 and 25-15.

The victory marked the Texans' third consecutive road win and fifth in their last six tries. Four of Tarleton's six victories have now come in straight sets.

Other notable performers included Amber Strange and Lorin McNeil, who finished with eight and seven kills, respectively, and libero Ana Costas, who dug out a match-high 17 balls. McNeil also finished with six block attacks.

Tarleton led the Panthers in nearly every major statistical category. The Texans landed 43 kills to Prairie View's 28 and concluded the match with a 40-27 edge in assists. The team also combined for 68 digs and nine blocks.

UP NEXT
The Texans will travel to Chicago, IL to take on the Chicago Panthers. The first game will be Monday March 1, 2021 at 6 P.M. then followed by a game Tuesday March 2, 2021 at 1 P.M. Both games will be played at Jacoby Dickens Center.