CANYON, TEXAS – West Texas A&M Volleyball (12-12, 7-6 LSC) hit the road this week as they travel to St. Edward's on Friday, October 30 before facing St. Mary's on Saturday, October 31. First serve is set for 6:00 p.m. on Friday and then at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
 
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All games will be streamed live on Flo Sports (registration required). Live Stats will be provided by St. Edward's on Friday and then by St. Mary's on Saturday.
 
Last Time Out
West Texas A&M played three matches this past week as they traveled to Lubbock Christian before hosting UT Permian Basin and No. 5 Angelo State.
 
Loewer Stuffs Stat Sheet as Lady Buffs Take Down Lubbock Christian 3-1- October 20, 2026
The first set saw the Lady Buffs burst out to a 6-1 advantage following a block by Parker Gladhill and Kaycee Cavanaugh. WT held firm on their lead as three straight kills with two by Anna Ruter set the score at 13-8 in favor of West Texas A&M. LCU battled back to tie the match at 19 with seven kills during that stretch and took a one point lead at 20-19 after another swing. WT retied the match at 20 thanks to an attack error before Loewer and Ruter each produced a kill for the two-point advantage. The Lady Chaps rattled off a 3-0 run as they took a 23-22 lead. The Lady Buffs stayed calm against the Lubbock Christian momentum as a skip set by Loewer tied the match before she assisted Gladhill on a soft touch kill for the lead at 24-23. To secure the first set, Gladhill and Loewer combined for a block as they sent back a swing for point.
 
In the second set, LCU used a 4-0 run to take a 7-4 lead. The Lady Buffs responded with a 7-1 run as they retook the lead at 11-8 after a kill by Ruter. LCU again battled back in the set as they held the 21-20 advantage. As they did in the first set, WT stayed resilient and capitalized on momentum with a 4-0 run to hold set point at 24-21. Ruter would seal the set win at 25-22 for the Lady Buffs off a kill.
 
Set three served as a set of runs as the Lady Chaps rattled off a 7-0 run before WT fired back with a 9-1 run to lead 17-13. The runs continued with a 4-0 LCU spurt which was met by a 3-0 run by the Lady Buffs as WT led 22-20. Lubbock Christian got to set point off a kill following a 3-0 run before Kaitlin Waak tied the set at 24-24 with a kill. LCU took the next two points as they won set three 26-24.
 
The fourth set started as a back-and-forth affair before West Texas A&M produced a 6-0 run with five kills during the stretch to lead 18-11. The Lady Buffs continued to pour it on as Skyler Massey finished off the set and match with a kill as WT comfortably won set three 25-15 and ultimately the match at 3-1.
 
Top Lady Buffs

• Casey Loewer stuffed the stat sheet with 46 assists, nine digs, six kills, and five blocks. This was Loewer's fourth match with 46+ assists and sixth with 5+ blocks.
• Kaycee Cavanaugh recorded her 15th double-double of the season with 18 digs and 17 kills. This was her fifth game with 18+ digs and sixth with 17+ kills. She also hit .250 while adding a block and ace.
• Anna Ruter hit .345 in the match as she produced 13 kills to go with three blocks. This was Ruter's fifth game with 13+ kills.

 
Lady Buffs Fall in Five Sets to UT Permian Basin- October 23, 2026
After trailing by three points in the first set, WT used a 4-0 run to tie the match 10-10. The teams battled back-and-forth, but the Falcons would pull ahead leading 24-20. The Lady Buffs battled back with another 4-0 run following kills by Kaycee Cavanaugh, Kael Wilcox, and Tatum Busch go with an attack error on UTPB to tie the match. A kill and then ace by the Falcons secured set one for them.
 
Moving into the second set, led by three points early with an 8-5 advantage and continued to push the lead up to 17-11. The Falcons produced a 5-1 run to get within a point as the score settled at 20-19. The teams traded points well past the 25 point threshold with each team surviving multiple set points by the other. Trailing 29-28, Casey Loewer tied it with a kill before Parker Gladhill served up an ace for the one-point lead. After a tremendous rally by both teams, WT took the second set 31-29 following an attack error by the Falcons.
 
Set three carried over the seesaw battle, but a 6-2 run with three kills by Anna Ruter gave the Lady Buffs a 15-10 advantage. The Falcons did not go away in the third set as a 4-0 run brought them within one at 19-18. WT stayed composed and closed the third set on a 3-0 run as an ace by Hannah Pemberton push their match lead to 2-1.
 
UTPB came out with momentum in set four as they opened on a 7-2 run. The Lady Buffs would battle back to take the lead with a 7-2 run as they held the 13-12 advantage. The set would go on to be tied at 20 before West Texas A&M took the one point lead off an attack error. Four straight point by UTPB regave them the lead and they would ultimately force a fifth set off a kill.
 
In the winner take all set five, UTPB held an 11-10 lead after both teams had 3-0 runs through the first points. The Falcons would score four of the next six points, all off kills, as they would come away with a 15-12 set win to take the match 3-2.
 
Top Lady Buffs

• Kaycee Cavanaugh recorded her 16th double-double of the season with a season-high of 26 kills and 20 digs. She also tallied four assists. This was her third game with 20+ digs this season.  
• Casey Loewer neared a triple-double with seven kills, a season-high 60 assists, and 13 digs. Loewer added two blocks in her eighth double-double of the year.
• Hannah Pemberton dug a season-high 35 balls to go with three aces, two assists, and a kill. This was her fourth game with 3+ aces this season.

 
Lady Buffs Defeated in Three Sets Against No. 5 Angelo State- October 24, 2026
WT found themselves in an early hole as they trailed 6-0 in set one as the deficit would ultimately grow to 18-12. The Lady Buffs would rally back in the set with a 5-0 run started by a kill from Anna Ruter to set the score at 18-17. The teams went back-and-forth over the next bunch of points as Ruter killed another ball to bring WT within one again at 22-21. The Rambelles headed to set point off a pair of kills before taking set one 25-22 off an attack error by WT.
 
In set two, ASU again built an early lead with a 4-1 mark to open the set. The Lady Buffs chipped away in the set and got within one point following an ace by Pauline Gonzales, setting the score at 15-14. WT never got closer than two points the rest of the set as Angelo State ended set two on a 4-0 run to win the set 25-19.
 
Set three started off in a seesaw battle before WT rattled off a 4-1 run to lead 10-8. ASU would tie it at 10 following a kill and ace before they started to pull away as they built a 19-14 lead. West Texas A&M responded with a 5-2 run as an error by ASU put the score at 21-19. Angelo State took the next two points before finishing off the set and match as set three finalized at 25-21.
 
Top Lady Buffs

• Anna Ruter killed 11 balls while hitting .364 in the match. She added two blocks and a dig. This was Ruter's ninth game with double-digit kills and ninth game above a .364 hitting percentage.
• Casey Loewer totaled eight kills, 18 assists, two blocks and six digs in the match while hitting .350. Her hitting percentage was her second-highest mark of the season.  
• Bromli Watson neared a double-double with 17 assists and a season-high eight digs. Her 17 assists were the second most in a game this season.

 
Playoff Push
With four games left in the regular season, WT will look to make a playoff push to solidify their seeding. The top nine teams in the standings reach the Lone Star Conference (LSC) Tournament.  The number one seed will host the tournament.
 

1. Angelo State, 13-0 LSC
2. DBU, 11-2
3. UT Tyler, 10-3
4. Texas A&M-Kingsville, 9-4
5. St. Edward's, 9-4
6. UT Dallas, 9-4
7. Midwestern State, 9-5
8. Oklahoma Christian, 8-5
9. West Texas A&M, 7-6
10. Western New Mexico, 7-7
11. Lubbock Christian, 7-7
12. Texas Woman's, 5-8
13. St. Mary's, 4-9
14. UT Permian Basin, 3-10
15. Eastern New Mexico, 3-10
16. Texas A&M International, 2-11
17. Cameron, 2-11
18. Sul Ross State, 1-13

 
LSC Tiebreaker Policy

1. Head-to-head match competition
2. Head-to-head game competition
3. Match record against conference opponents in descending order starting with highest seeded team
4. Game record against conference opponents in descending order starting with highest seeded team
5. Total points head-to-head with tied opponents
6. Total points against conference opponents in descending order starting with highest seeded team

 
West Texas A&M Statistical Leaders (Amount- Per Set)

• Sets played- Casey Loewer, Hannah Pemberton, & Kaycee Cavanaugh (95)
• Points- Kaycee Cavanaugh (359.0-3.78)
• Kills- Kaycee Cavanaugh (324-3.41)
• Hitting Percentage- Anna Ruter (.344)
• Assists- Casey Loewer (613-6.45)
• Aces- Casey Loewer (33-0.35)
• Digs- Hannah Pemberton (324-3.41)
• Blocks- Casey Loewer (79.0-0.83)

West Texas A&M Team Statistics (LSC Ranking)

• 15.47 points per set (12^th)
• 12.22 kills per set (11^th) |12.85 opponent kills per set (14^th)
• 11.40 assists per set (9^th)
• .183 hitting percentage (11^th) | .190 opponent hitting percentage (9^th)
• 15.74 digs per set (6^th) | 14.41 opponent digs per set (8^th)
• 1.13 aces per set (17^th)  | 1.10 opponent aces per set (2^nd)
• 2.12 blocks per set (4^th) | 2.08 opponent blocks per set (16^th)

 
(all stats and standings accumulated 10/28/26)
 
Series History
Friday's game against St. Edward's will be the 22nd match between the Lady Buffs and Hilltoppers with WT leading the series 20-1. West Texas A&M has won 15 straight matches over SEU and has swept them in five straight matches. That streak was extended in last year's match.
 
#15 Lady Buffs Roll Past St. Edward's in Canyon- November 7, 2025
The match began with WT establishing early momentum against St. Edward's. Currie Marusak opened with a service ace, setting the pace for a strong start. The team quickly surged to a 4-0 lead, propelled by a block from Parker Gladhill and Kaycee Cavanaugh, combined with two service aces from Marusak. 
 
WT maintained control throughout the set, highlighted by effective offensive plays. Cavanaugh and Bromli Watson contributed multiple kills, supported by assists from Watson, which extended the lead. Despite occasional points from St. Edward's, the home team continued to capitalize on opponent errors, including several attack errors by St. Edward's players.
 
Closing the set, the Lady Buffs sustained their lead with a balance of offensive pressure and defensive blocks. A final block by Watson and Gladhill sealed the set at 25-12, putting the Lady Buffs ahead in the match.
 
West Texas A&M capitalized on early errors by St. Edward's to establish a strong lead in the second set. Emma Becker's kill from Watson initiated the scoring, followed by a series of opponent attack errors, pushing the score to 4-0. Taytum Stow contributed significantly with multiple kills, maintaining the momentum for the Lady Buffs.
 
Midway through the set, a service ace by Marusak further extended the lead, and the team continued to apply pressure with solid blocks from Gladhill and Watson. Stow continued her offensive presence, adding crucial points to widen the gap.
 
As the set progressed, WT maintained control, despite sporadic scoring from St. Edward's. Becker sealed the set with a decisive kill, and a final block by Marusak and Gladhill closed the set at 25-12, keeping the momentum firmly with the Lady Buffs.
 
WT began the third set with significant momentum shifts, as Cavanaugh and Stow each delivered key kills, supported by Watson's assists. The set turned in favor of the Lady Buffs at 6-6, with Watson serving two consecutive aces, sparking a decisive run.
 
Becker and Cavanaugh continued to exert pressure with effective attacks, extending the lead to 15-8. Cavanaugh's consistent offensive contributions, including multiple kills, helped maintain the team's commanding position throughout the set.
 
The set concluded with WT capitalizing on St. Edward's errors and maintaining strong offensive play, highlighted by Watson's final kill. The Lady Buffs closed the set with a 25-12 victory, cementing their control in the match.
 
Cavanaugh led the team with 12 kills on 22 swings, posting a hitting percentage of .455. Stow added 10 kills and contributed three total blocks. Gladhill was a strong presence at the net, recording six block assists. Becker finished with eight kills and 10 digs, maintaining a hitting percentage of .538.
 
Saturday's match against St. Mary's will be match 30 between WT and the Rattlers with the Lady Buffs leading the series 27-2. West Texas A&M has won 20 straight matches over the Rattlers including last year's match.
 
#15 Lady Buffs Top the Rattlers on Senior Day at The Box- November 8, 2025
WT opened the first set with a solid start, earning the initial point through a kill by Kaycee Cavanaugh, assisted by Bromli Watson. The home team maintained a close contest with consistent contributions from Emma Becker, who recorded multiple kills throughout the set. Despite these efforts, the set remained tightly contested.
 
As the set progressed, the Lady Buffs faced a series of challenges from St. Mary's, including a string of points that saw the visiting team pull ahead. Key defensive plays by Taytum Stow, with blocks assisted by Cavanaugh and Becker, helped the Lady Buffs stay competitive and close the gap towards the end. However, St. Mary's ultimately took the first set 25-19, overcoming the Lady Buffs' efforts to maintain momentum and concluding the set with a six-point advantage.
 
The Lady Buffs began the second set with a decisive momentum shift, marked by Currie Marusak's early kill, which was part of a series of successful attacks that put the home team ahead. Casey Loewer's consistent setting facilitated a sequence of scoring plays, including contributions from Stow and Marusak, extending the lead to 10-6. A key block by Marusak and Parker Gladhill added to the defensive effort.
 
St. Mary's responded by narrowing the gap multiple times, but the Lady Buffs maintained composure with crucial points from Cavanaugh and Becker. Despite a late push from the visitors, including a service ace, the Lady Buffs closed the set effectively. Marusak secured the final point with a kill, concluding the set at 25-21, maintaining their lead in the contest.
 
The third set commenced with St. Mary's gaining an early advantage, capitalizing on a few attack errors from Becker to lead 3-0. Stow's consecutive kills, assisted by Loewer, helped the Lady Buffs close the gap to 4-3, maintaining pressure on the visitors. Despite St. Mary's extending their lead to 10-5, the Lady Buffs responded with a series of kills from Marusak and Cavanaugh, aided by Watson's setting, cutting the deficit to 13-11. A service error from St. Mary's allowed the Lady Buffs to draw level at 16-16.
 
In the final stretch, the Lady Buffs seized control, with Cavanaugh and Becker's kills pushing the home team ahead. A service ace and a decisive kill by Stow clinched the set for the Lady Buffs, closing out with a 25-21 score.
 
The Lady Buffs entered the fourth set with determination, quickly taking the lead with kills from Becker and Cavanaugh, assisted by Hannah Pemberton and Watson. Despite St. Mary's briefly tying the score, the Lady Buffs regained momentum through consecutive plays, including a service ace and a block by Gladhill and Watson, extending their advantage to 14-7.
 
As the set progressed, Stow and Marusak contributed key kills, while defensive efforts from Cavanaugh and Gladhill kept the opposition at bay. The Lady Buffs capitalized on attack errors from St. Mary's, pushing their lead to 21-12. The set concluded with Cavanaugh delivering a decisive kill, securing a 25-15 victory in the fourth set. This result closed the match in favor of the Lady Buffs.
 
Marusak contributed with 16 kills and 20 digs, leading the team's defensive efforts. Becker added 18 kills and recorded 19 digs, providing a strong presence on both offense and defense. Stow hit .333 with 12 kills and contributed two blocks. Loewer facilitated the offense with 26 assists and chipped in four digs.
 
Scouting St. Edward's
The St. Edward's University Hilltoppers come into this match holding a 14-9 record with a 9-4 mark in the LSC. They are currently on a four-game win streak having beaten St. Mary's, UT Dallas, Oklahoma Christian, and Cameron. SEU is coming off a 2025 season where they went 11-11 with an 8-9 record in conference. They did not reach the playoffs after finishing 11th in the standings. SEU came into this season projected to finish 11th in the LSC Preseason Poll.
 
St. Edward's Statistical Leaders (Amount- Per Set)

• Sets played- Giselle Ojeda, Grace McDonald, Bella Briceno, & Carrington Jaimes (82)
• Points- Kelli Fording (305.5-4.07)
• Kills- Kelli Fording (274-3.65)
• Hitting Percentage- Kaylen Lembcke (.259)
• Assists- Althea Morris (833-10.96)
• Aces- Giselle Ojeda (26-0.32)
• Digs- Giselle Ojeda (365-4.45)
• Blocks- Grace McDonald (54.0-0.66)

St. Edward's Team Statistics (LSC Ranking)

• 16.66 points per set (4^th)
• 13.40 kills per set (2^nd) |11.13 opponent kills per set (3^rd)
• 12.45 assists per set (2^nd)
• .204 hitting percentage (9^th) | .191 opponent hitting percentage (10^th)
• 15.18 digs per set (9^th) | 13.60 opponent digs per set (3^rd)
• 1.95 aces per set (3^rd) | 1.26 opponent aces per set (3^rd) 
• 1.30 blocks per set (18^th) | 2.43 opponent blocks per set (18^th)

 
Scouting St. Mary's
The St. Mary's University Rattlers come into this match holding an 11-12 record with a 4-9 mark in LSC play. They have lost six of their last seven games with those losses coming against Texas A&M-Kingsville, DBU, Texas Woman's, St. Edward's, UT Tyler, and Oklahoma Christian. STMU is coming off a 2025 season where they went 15-13 with a 12-5 record in conference play as they finished fourth. Their season would end after losing to UT Tyler in the LSC Tournament. St. Mary's came into this season projected to finish fifth in the LSC Preseason Poll.
 
St. Mary's Statistical Leaders (Amount- Per Set)

• Sets played- Haleigh Wilk, Kaylee Cavazos, Olivia Rubio, Laurene Robinson, Madyson Carr, & Taylor Alston (95)
• Points- Laurene Robinson (470.5-4.95)
• Kills- Laurene Robinson (414-4.36)
• Hitting Percentage- Laurene Robinson (.322)
• Assists- Haleigh Wilk (869-9.15)
• Aces- Haleigh Wilk (35-0.37)
• Digs- Kaylee Cavazos (343-3.61)
• Blocks- Madyson Carr (92-0.97)

St. Mary's Team Statistics (LSC Ranking)

• 16.17 points per set (8^th)
• 12.33 kills per set (10^th) |11.67 opponent kills per set (6^th)
• 11.33 assists per set (11^th)
• .220 hitting percentage (5^th) | .200 opponent hitting percentage (11^th)
• 13.48 digs per set (18^th) | 14.07 opponent digs per set (5^th)
• 2.0 aces per set (2^nd) | 1.87 opponent aces per set (16^th) 
• 1.84 blocks per set (9^th) | 1.68 opponent blocks per set (5^th)

 
St. Mary's will take on Eastern New Mexico on Friday before facing WT on Saturday.  

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