El Paso, October 26, 2025
News Summary
The UTEP women’s volleyball team secured a historic win over Western Kentucky University, ending their 100-game conference winning streak. Despite missing star player Kaya Weaver due to injury, the Miners showcased outstanding teamwork to achieve victory with set scores of 25-23, 25-20, and 25-20. This remarkable win improved UTEP’s overall record and highlighted strong performances from several players, including Hannah Crowe, who delivered the match-winning kill. Head coach Ben Wallis emphasized the significance of this victory for the UTEP volleyball community.
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The UTEP women’s volleyball team achieved a significant victory over Western Kentucky University (WKU) on October 25, 2025, ending WKU’s impressive 100-game conference winning streak. UTEP controlled the match from the start, defeating WKU with set scores of 25-23, 25-20, and 25-20. This loss marks a historic moment for the Miners, as it is considered the biggest regular-season win in the program’s history.
Despite the absence of UTEP’s star player Kaya Weaver due to injury, the Miners displayed remarkable teamwork and coordination. The win improved UTEP’s overall record to 19-2 and their Conference USA (CUSA) record to a perfect 9-0. In contrast, Western Kentucky’s record fell to 17-5 overall and 8-1 in CUSA following the defeat.
The match concluded with a decisive kill from Hannah Crowe, who recorded four kills and maintained an impressive hitting percentage of .500. The offensive performance was further highlighted by Torrance Lovesee and Sara Pustahija, each contributing 11 kills, while Landry Braziel added nine kills to the Miners’ tally. UTEP’s hitting percentage for the match reached .378, solidifying their status as the No. 9 hitting team in the nation.
WKU, ranked fifth in the nation for hitting percentage, was limited to a hitting percentage of .282, which is 20 points below their season average. Kalia Kohler, who had previously sustained an injury earlier in the season, played a significant role during the match by providing 25 assists.
Head coach Ben Wallis expressed the emotional significance of the victory for the entire UTEP volleyball community, emphasizing the long-standing effort to defeat WKU. UTEP plans to face WKU again in a rematch on October 26, 2025, with the match scheduled for 11 a.m. MT, and it will be streamed on ESPN+.
Match Highlights
- Match Date: October 25, 2025
- UTEP Winning Scores: 25-23, 25-20, 25-20
- WKU’s Conference Winning Streak: 100 games
- Overall Records: UTEP 19-2, WKU 17-5
- Match-Winning Kill by: Hannah Crowe
- Top Kill Leaders: Torrance Lovesee & Sara Pustahija (11 kills each)
- Assists Leader: Kalia Kohler (25 assists)
- UTEP Hitting Percentage: .378
- WKU Hitting Percentage: .282
Background on UTEP Volleyball
UTEP volleyball has been striving to compete at a high level in Conference USA for several years, with a focus on overhauling their competitive record against teams like WKU, which has been dominant in the conference for over a decade. This victory not only changes the landscape of UTEP volleyball but also signals the potential growth and talent within the team moving forward.
FAQ Section
What significant event occurred for UTEP volleyball on October 25, 2025?
UTEP women’s volleyball team achieved a significant victory over Western Kentucky University (WKU) on October 25, 2025, ending WKU’s 100-game league winning streak.
What were the set scores of the match?
UTEP defeated WKU with set scores of 25-23, 25-20, and 25-20.
Who was out due to injury during the match?
UTEP’s star player Kaya Weaver was out due to injury during the match.
How does this victory impact UTEP’s record?
With the win, UTEP improved to a record of 19-2 overall and 9-0 in Conference USA (CUSA).
What was WKU’s record after the loss?
WKU’s record fell to 17-5 overall and 8-1 in CUSA after the loss.
Who secured the match-winning point?
The final point of the match was secured by Hannah Crowe, who recorded the match-winning kill.
What were UTEP’s individual player contributions?
UTEP was led in kills by Torrance Lovesee and Sara Pustahija, each with 11 kills. Landry Braziel contributed with nine kills.
What was UTEP’s hitting percentage during the match?
UTEP achieved a hitting percentage of .378 in the match.
When will UTEP play WKU again?
UTEP will play WKU again in the second match of their two-match series on October 26, 2025, at 11 a.m. MT, which will be streamed on ESPN+.
Key Features
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Match Date | October 25, 2025 |
| Result | UTEP defeated WKU 3-0 |
| Set Scores | 25-23, 25-20, 25-20 |
| Winning Streak Broken | WKU’s 100-game league winning streak |
| UTEP Record After Match | 19-2 overall, 9-0 in CUSA |
| WKU Record After Match | 17-5 overall, 8-1 in CUSA |
| Match-Winning Player | Hannah Crowe |
| Top Kill Leaders | Torrance Lovesee & Sara Pustahija (11 kills each) |
| Next Match Date | October 26, 2025 |
| Next Match Streaming | ESPN+ |
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Additional Resources
- WKU Sports: WKU Bounces Back Against UTEP
- Wikipedia: Volleyball
- El Paso Times: UTEP Volleyball Tops WKU
- Google Search: UTEP Women’s Volleyball
- WKU Sports: Hilltoppers Fall to UTEP
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Conference USA
- BG Daily News: WKU Volleyball Update
- Google News: UTEP Volleyball 2025
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