PULLMAN, Wash. (October 21, 2026) – Washington State women’s volleyball continues its home stretch this week, hosting (RV) Colorado State Thursday, October 22 at 7:30 p.m., and then Texas State Saturday, Oct. 24 at 11 a.m. Both matches will be broadcast live on Pac-12 YouTube.
The Cougars continue to boast one of the best defenses in the nation, entering the weekend ranking ninth in blocks per set, 18th in total blocks, and 35th in opponent hitting percentage, ranking second in the Pac-12 in each. While dealing with a handful of injuries, the resilience and depth of this squad has shone through to sit at 8-9 at the midway point conference play.
SERIES HISTORY
The Cougars will be meeting Colorado State for the fifth time in program history, with the all-time series tied 2-2. Prior to their match on Oct. 8, their last matchup took place in 2004, and Wazzu’s last win over the Rams came in the 1997 season. This will be the second meeting between the WSU and Texas State volleyball programs after the Cougars earned a 3-1 win in San Marcos Oct. 10.
TRENDS AND MILESTONES
- WSU has recorded 8+ blocks in 15 of 17 matches this season, and 12+ in nine of them.
- The Cougars have held their opponents to below a .200 hitting percentage 11 times.
- Naomi White has notched 6+ total blocks in 11 of the last 16 matches
- Audrey Hollis has recorded 3+ kills and 15+ assists in 10 of the last 12 matches.
- Kryssa Moerman has recorded 4+ blocks in eight of last 12 games.
- Naomi White has 480 career kills, 20 shy of 500.
- Kryssa Moerman has 484 career kills, 16 from 500.
- Emerson Matthews has 424 career kills, 76 away from 500.
- Audrey Hollis has 1,346 career assists, 154 shy of 1,500.
BLOCK PARTY
Naomi White has been one of the premier blockers in the nation to this point in 2026. Her 1.57 blocks per set ranks fifth in the country and first in the Pac-12, while her 102 total blocks rank ninth nationally and first in 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 .634 winning percentage (313-182) since 1991, and a .577 winning percentage (373-274) 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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