PULLMAN, Wash (October 1, 2026) – Washington State women’s volleyball will host its first Pac-12 match, Saturday, Oct. 3 at 12 p.m., hosting San Diego State. The match will be broadcast live on Pac-12 YouTube with Trevor Williams on the call.
ABOUT WASHINGTON STATE
The Cougars continue to boast one of the best defenses in the nation, entering the weekend ranking second in blocks per set, 14th in total blocks, and 15th in opponent hitting percentage. While dealing with a handful of injuries, the resilience and depth of this squad has shone through to sit at 6-6 entering the first week of conference play.
SERIES HISTORY
This will be the first all-time meeting between the WSU and SDSU volleyball programs.
TRENDS AND MILESTONES
- WSU has recorded 8+ blocks in 11 of 12 matches this season, and 12+ in seven of them.
- The Cougars have held their opponents to below a .135 hitting percentage six times.
- Naomi White has notched 6+ total blocks in seven of the last 11 matches
- Audrey Hollis has recorded 3+ kills and 15+ assists in seven straight matches.
- Kryssa Moerman has recorded 4+ blocks in six of last seven games.
BLOCK PARTY
Naomi White has been one of the premier blockers in the nation to this point in 2026. Her 1.53 blocks per set ranks ninth in the country, while her 69 total blocks rank 16th, and both stats top the Pac-12.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK AWARDS
Senior middle blocker Naomi White was named Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week on Sept. 9 after averaging 2.3 blocks and 1.4 kills per set, and totaling 20.5 points alongside 10 kills on a .308 hitting percentage against LIU (9/5) and Oregon (9/6).
HOME COURT ADVANTAGE
The Cougars’ home court, Bohler Gym, is the premier volleyball-only venue on the West Coast. Its dominating home-court atmosphere has led to a .635 winning percentage (313-180) since 1991, and a .578 winning percentage (373-272) dating back to WSU Volleyball’s first varsity season in 1976.
FRESH FACES, NEW PLACES
11 of Wazzu’s 17 players on the roster are new additions this year, and each of the six returners from last season are entering just their second season with the program.
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