RECENT ACTION: The Chargers returned home for two matches this past week, picking up victories over Christian Brothers on Friday and Union on Saturday. UAH improved to 9-2 overall and 4-1 in the GSC, which has the squad in fourth in the GSC standings.
STAYING STRONG: Sophomore
Haley Hop continued her strong play of late with a total of 36 digs and a 4.50 digs per set average in this past weekend's matches, which improved the Madison, Alabama, native's season average to 4.25 to rate third overall in the GSC. Hop enters the week on a four-match streak of 10 digs or more.
HOME COOKING: After a pair of wins last weekend, the Chargers boast a 6-0 home record this season and hold an 18-3 record at Spragins Hall in the past two years.
ON THE ATTACK: The Chargers rank third in the GSC heading into the weekend with a .215 hitting percentage, with
Kirsten Giles leading all UAH attackers (100 attempts or more) with a .355 swing rate followed by
Anna Claire Johnson (.249) and
Lorah Yonce (.239). UAH is also fourth in the league with 12.85 kills per set, paced by Johnson's average of 3.18 kills per set which rates seventh in the GSC.
LIONS PROFILE: North Alabama enters Thursday's matchup on a four-match win streak with a 13-1 overall record and a 5-1 conference record, after most recently defeating West Georgia in three matches on Tuesday. Natasha Fomina paces the UNA offense with 196 kills, while Ashtyn Kapovich has a team-best 243 digs. UAH holds an all-time series record of 17-52 against UNA.
CHOCTAWS PROFILE: Mississippi College currently sports a 7-7 overall record and a 1-6 mark in the GSC, following a loss to No. 22 West Florida on Tuesday. The Choctaws are led by Jenna Campbell's 106 kills, while the defense is paced by Madison Kimes's 190 digs. UAH is 11-4 all-time against MC.
GOLDEN BEARS PROFILE: Miles begins the weekend with a 5-12 overall mark and a 3-8 record within the SIAC, after most recently falling to West Alabama on Tuesday. The Chargers have a 3-0 all-time record against the Golden Bears.
