NEW ORLEANS — The Tulane Green Wave women’s volleyball team won its 10th straight match on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Tulane defeated the UAB Blazers 3-1 (25-14, 9-25, 25-18, 25-11) at Avron B. Fogelman Arena in Devlin Fieldhouse.
With the victory, Tulane improved to 14-2 overall and stayed unbeaten at 6-0 in American Athletic Conference (AAC) play. Meanwhile, UAB fell to 7-11 overall and 1-5 in conference matches.
Tulane vs UAB Volleyball: How the Match Unfolded
First, Tulane used a 7-2 scoring run to take control of the opening set. The Green Wave maintained that advantage and won the frame 25-14.
However, UAB responded in the second set. Rylee Busse sparked a 5-0 service run, while Abby Jones, Sydney Austin and Makayla Meister supplied timely kills. As a result, the Blazers held Tulane to a -.032 hitting percentage and tied the match with a 25-9 win.
After that setback, Tulane regained its rhythm in the third set. The Green Wave held a 15-12 lead before pulling away to win 25-18. Consequently, Tulane entered the fourth set with a 2-1 match advantage.
Then, the home team opened the fourth set with an 8-3 run. Tulane continued to extend its lead, eventually pushing the margin into double digits. Finally, the Green Wave closed out the match with a 25-11 victory.
Box Score Leaders
Tulane Green Wave: Senior attacker Avery Burks led the offensive effort. In particular, her scoring helped Tulane take control late in the match.
UAB Blazers: Mia Reese led the Blazers with 10 kills. In addition, Makayla Meister contributed nine kills, while Rachel McCollum recorded 27 assists.
Looking Ahead
Following the win, Tulane looked to maintain its unbeaten conference record through the heart of the AAC schedule. Meanwhile, UAB aimed to regain momentum before its next conference matches.
Photos by Gregory Guignon
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