SEATTLE – Seattle University volleyball travels to Orem, Utah for a rematch against Utah Valley on Monday, Oct. 14 at Lockhart Arena at 5 p.m. PT as the Redhawks wrap up their four match road slate before returning home for three matches.
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SEATTLE U RECORD BOOK RANKINGS
A number of Redhawks are among the program's Division I era leaderboard in numerous career statistical categories:
Senior outside hitter Arianna Bilby was named to the nine-member Preseason All-Western Athletic Conference Volleyball Team as voted on by the league's nine head coaches. An Arlington, Wash., native, Bilby is entering her senior season with the Redhawks. She is coming off of a standout junior season where she finished second in the WAC and 32nd in the nation in attacks per set (11.01) and third in the WAC in kills per set (3.56). She led the Redhawks in points and kills while recording 11 double-doubles and earning a trio of All-Tournament Team selections.
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The Redhawks return for a three match home stand, starting with two bouts at the Redhawk Center on Thursday, Oct. 17 and Saturday, Oct. 19 against Southern Utah and Abilene Christian respectively. Matches will air live on ESPN+.
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- Monday, Oct. 14 at 5:00 PM PT
- Seattle U (3-12, 1-4 WAC) at Utah Valley (11-6, 2-3 WAC)
- Lockhart Arena, Orem, Utah
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- Watch on ESPN+
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- Seattle U faced conference front runner UT Arlington on the road for its lone match last week, falling to the Mavericks 3-0.
- Arianna Bilby added to her running season total of 175 kills after leading the Redhawk offense against UTA. She paces the team with 3.07 kills per set, while ranking third on the team in digs (141). Bilby is eighth in the WAC in kills per set.
- Katlyn Sipes tallied her 12 double digit dig effort, grabbing 15 more against the Mavericks. The reigning WAC Libero of the Week has gone eight matches straight with double digit dig performances.
- Sipes paces the team with 234 digs and digs per set (4.18) while ranking second in the WAC in digs per set.
- Elif Teksoy became just the sixth Redhawk in the program's modern Division I era to surpass 1,000 career assists when she passed the marker on Sept. 21 in a 3-0 win over Air Force. The redshirt sophomore enters Monday's match with 1,196 career assists.
- Merima Smajlovic ranks fourth in the WAC and paces the team with 24 service aces (0.41 per set) recording two more against UTA.
- Marley Hardgrave ranks eighth in the WAC with 1.05 blocks per set. Yasemin Elmas sits right behind at ninth with 0.90 blocks per set.
- Elmas paces the team with 49.0 total blocks on the season.
- The Redhawks won their season opener, 3-2, over CSUN to give new Head Coach Dan Behnke his first win at the helm of the program.
- Merima Smajlovic was named to the Idaho State All-Tournament Team. The junior outside hitter averaged 2.92 kills and 3.0 digs per set while also tallying seven aces and five blocks over the three matches.
- Marley Hardgrave earned all-tournament honors at the Roadrunner Classic after collecting 13 total blocks over two matches. The junior middle blocker also hit an efficient .320.
- Seattle U closed out non-conference play with a 2-8 record. The Redhawks' wins came over CSUN and Air Force.
- The 2024 Redhawk squad features nine returning players and seven new faces.
- Seattle U trails the all-time series with Utah Valley: 6-18. The Redhawks fell earlier this season 3-1 in Seattle.
- The Redhawks last defeated the Wolverines on Oct. 21, 2017 by a 3-2 decision in Orem.
- Since the two met on Sept. 30, 2024, the Wolverines have gone 1-2 in their last three matches, most recently defeating Tarleton State 3-2 on the road.
SEATTLE U RECORD BOOK RANKINGS
A number of Redhawks are among the program's Division I era leaderboard in numerous career statistical categories:
- Arianna Bilby ranks 8th in career kills: 761
- Elif Teksoy ranks 6th in career assists: 1,196
- Katlyn Sipes ranks 6th in career digs: 932
- Marley Hardgrave ranks tied 6th in solo blocks: 27
Senior outside hitter Arianna Bilby was named to the nine-member Preseason All-Western Athletic Conference Volleyball Team as voted on by the league's nine head coaches. An Arlington, Wash., native, Bilby is entering her senior season with the Redhawks. She is coming off of a standout junior season where she finished second in the WAC and 32nd in the nation in attacks per set (11.01) and third in the WAC in kills per set (3.56). She led the Redhawks in points and kills while recording 11 double-doubles and earning a trio of All-Tournament Team selections.
UP NEXT
The Redhawks return for a three match home stand, starting with two bouts at the Redhawk Center on Thursday, Oct. 17 and Saturday, Oct. 19 against Southern Utah and Abilene Christian respectively. Matches will air live on ESPN+.
Donate Today
Fans interested in making a gift to Seattle University Athletics can do so by clicking here. Your gift directly impacts all Redhawk student athletes as they strive for excellence in the classroom, in competition, and in the community. Thank you for supporting Seattle University Athletics!
Follow Along With the Action
Stay connected with Seattle U volleyball and get all the latest team updates by downloading the GoSeattleU mobile app available now for free in the App Store or Google Play.