CANYON, TEXAS – West Texas A&M Volleyball (12-14, 7-8 LSC) eyes a playoff spot with their final two games of the regular season as they take on Cameron on Friday, November 6 and Oklahoma Christian on Saturday, November 7. First serve is set for 6:00 p.m. on Friday and then 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
 
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Last Time Out
West Texas A&M hit the road this past week as they traveled to St. Edward's and St. Mary's.
 
Lady Buffs Fall in Three Sets to St. Edward's- October 30, 2026
The Lady Buffs built an early 6-3 advantage in set one following an ace by Casey Loewer. SEU would use a 6-2 run as they took their first lead of the set at 9-8. The Hilltoppers continued to build off that run as a kill extended their lead to 19-12. West Texas A&M did not get closer than five the rest of the set as SEU took the first set 25-17.
 
In set two, it was the WT who threw the first punch with a 3-1 opening run off a kill from Kaycee Cavanaugh. The teams went back-and-forth with the Lady Buffs capitalizing on an error to lead 10-9. SEU again had a big run at 10-1 to set the score at 19-11. They ultimately took set two at 25-16 for the 2-0 lead.
 
The match seesawed to begin set three before an 8-1 run where SEU had six kills gave them a 13-6 lead. WT would chip away off a pair of attack errors to cut the lead down to four, but the Hilltoppers regained momentum and brought the lead to 22-14. WT made one final push with a 6-2 run after a trio of kills by Cavanaugh, but St. Edward's would finish off the match with a kill to win set three 25-20.
 
Top Lady Buffs

• Kaycee Cavanaugh led the team in kills with nine and added a block assist.
• Tatum Busch hit .444 with five kills. This was her eighth game with 5+ kills this season.
• Casey Loewer dished 17 assists to go with nine digs, a block assist, a kill, and ace. This was Loewer's eighth game with 9+ digs.

 
Attack Errors Hurt Lady Buffs in 3-1 Loss to St. Mary's- October 31, 2026
The first set went back-and-forth as both teams built multiple-point leads through the opening stretch. WT led 4-1 after an ace by Hannah Pemberton but would find themselves down 9-8. The Rattlers built up a 17-11 lead with three kills and an ace, but the Lady Buffs responded with a 5-0 run to get within one point. STMU grew their lead right back up with 5-1 run before taking set one at 25-21.
 
Set two also started back-and-forth with the Lady Buffs holding a 7-5 advantage off a kill by Casey Loewer. The Rattlers ran off a 5-0 run as they took a three-point lead. Consecutive aces by Marin Brummond got West Texas A&M back within a point at 14-13. The Lady Buffs continued to fight as a block by Kaycee Cavanaugh and Parker Gladhill tied the match at 19. Set two stayed interlocked over the next batch of points with an ace by Pauline Gonzales tying the match at 23. WT got to set point off an error at 25-24, but two errors with an ace would lead to the Rattlers taking set two 27-25.
 
The third set followed suit to the interlocked play from the first two sets with the set being tied 10-10. WT pushed up a lead to 18-14 following an attack error. While the Rattlers would come back and get within two points at 21-19, West Texas A&M got on the board with a 4-1 run as Anna Ruter secured set three with a block. A 25-20 set three win set the game score at 2-1.
 
Set four saw neither team able to get much separation early with a kill by Tatum Busch tying at 8-8. From that kill by Busch, the Rattlers held all momentum with an 8-2 run to lead by six. They would grow a lead as big as eight points and went on to win set four and the match at 25-17.
 
Top Lady Buffs

• Parker Gladhill tallied 11 kills on a .381 percentage to go with three block assists. This was a season-high in kills for Gladhill.
• Anna Ruter hit .364 on nine kills with two solo blocks, which were a season-high. Ruter has now hit .364 in 10 games.
• Hannah Pemberton made 29 digs in the match to go with two assists. This Pemberton's second high dig total this season.

 
Senior Day
Saturday's match against Oklahoma Christian will serve as Senior Day for the Lady Buffs. WT will honor their three graduating seniors in Caty Havekost, Anna Ruter, and Camryn Heiser before the match.
 
Playoff Push
Entering the final week of the season, WT is currently on the outside looking in for the LSC Tournament. The top nine teams make the LSC Tournament.
 

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

 
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 (102)
• Points- Kaycee Cavanaugh (383.0-3.75)
• Kills- Kaycee Cavanaugh (346-3.39)
• Hitting Percentage- Anna Ruter (.343)
• Assists- Casey Loewer (668-6.55)
• Aces- Casey Loewer (34-0.33)
• Digs- Hannah Pemberton (362-3.55)
• Blocks- Casey Loewer (82.0-0.80)

West Texas A&M Team Statistics (LSC Ranking)

• 15.35 points per set (12^th)
• 12.17 kills per set (11^th) |12.96 opponent kills per set (14^th)
• 11.34 assists per set (10^th)
• .183 hitting percentage (11^th) | .196 opponent hitting percentage (10^th)
• 15.62 digs per set (7^th) | 14.35 opponent digs per set (8^th)
• 1.11 aces per set (17^th)  | 1.19 opponent aces per set (2^nd)
• 2.07 blocks per set (5^th) | 2.10 opponent blocks per set (16^th)

 
(all stats and standings accumulated 11/4/26)
 
Series History
Friday's game against Cameron will be the 61st all-time meeting between the programs with WT leading the series 57-3. The Lady Buffs have won 11 consecutive games over the Aggies including last year's matchup.
 
#13 West Texas A&M Outlasts the Aggies in a Five Set Thriller- November 14, 2025
West Texas A&M initiated the first set with a steady approach. Despite early errors, the team found momentum as Emma Becker and Taytum Stow executed well-timed kills. Bromli Watson facilitated multiple plays, enabling key points for the visiting team. As the set progressed, the Lady Buffs capitalized on Cameron's service errors and attack mistakes. Consistent contributions from Kaycee Cavanaugh and Currie Marusak helped establish a lead. Despite a late rally from Cameron, the Lady Buffs closed the set with a decisive kill by Cavanaugh, securing a 25-23 victory.
 
WT began the second set with steady exchanges, maintaining a close margin against Cameron. Key kills by Cavanaugh and Marusak kept the visitors level with the home team. The set shifted as the Lady Buffs capitalized on a series of errors by Cameron, including a crucial ball handling error by Anastasija Andelic, allowing the visitors to gain momentum. The Lady Buffs continued to build on this advantage with decisive plays. Becker and Marusak contributed significant kills, while a block by Parker Gladhill and Marusak further widened the gap. Despite some response from Cameron with a few successful plays, the Lady Buffs controlled the closing moments, culminating in a 25-19 victory to end the set.
 
The Lady Buffs opened the third set with an immediate response to Cameron's initial two-point lead. Key kills from Cavanaugh and Stow helped level the score early on. A series of effective plays from Gladhill and Marusak allowed the Lady Buffs to build a 9-5 advantage, showcasing a strong offensive effort. Despite a few service errors that allowed Cameron to close the gap, the Lady Buffs maintained a narrow lead through mid-set contributions from Becker and Cavanaugh. However, a late surge from Cameron, including a critical service ace and consecutive kills, shifted momentum. The Lady Buffs continued to fight back with kills from Marusak and Gladhill, but ultimately Cameron secured the set 25-21, closing out the set on a kill by Andelic.
 
WT entered the fourth set trailing and quickly capitalized on a service error by Cameron, taking an early 1-0 lead. However, Cameron responded with a series of plays, including a service ace and a kill, pulling ahead at 3-1. Stow's kill, set up by Watson, leveled the score at 3-3, but Cameron surged again to regain the lead at 7-4. Cameron extended their lead further, reaching 16-8, despite efforts from Cavanaugh and Marusak to keep the Lady Buffs within striking distance. A brief rally, highlighted by a block from Becker and Gladhill, helped cut the deficit to 16-11. As the set progressed, Cameron maintained their lead, though the Lady Buffs fought back with kills from Stow and Marusak to narrow the gap to 22-19. Despite a late push, including consecutive kills from Cavanaugh, the set concluded with Cameron securing a 25-22 victory.
 
The Lady Buffs started the fifth set with a strong surge, capitalizing on a series of errors from Cameron. Miranda Acosta's service run included an ace and contributed to an early 3-0 lead. Cavanaugh's offensive efforts were instrumental, as she delivered multiple kills to extend the advantage to 5-2. Cameron struggled to regain momentum as the Lady Buffs continued to pressure with key plays. Marusak and Watson combined for effective offensive tactics, pushing the score to 9-5. Defensive prowess was shown by Becker and Sharlotte McClintock, who combined for a pivotal block to widen the gap further. The Lady Buffs closed the set decisively, with Cavanaugh adding successive kills. Acosta's service run was capped off by a Cameron setting error, sealing the set at 15-6 in favor of the Lady Buffs.
 
Marusak recorded 19 kills and contributed 17 digs, tallying 19.5 points for the Buffs. Cavanaugh matched Marusak in kills with 19 and added 11 digs, finishing with 19 points. Hannah Pemberton led the defensive effort with 27 digs and provided seven assists. Watson facilitated the attack with 41 assists while also contributing eight digs.
 
Saturday's game against Oklahoma Christian will be the fifth all-time meeting between the programs with West Texas A&M leading the series 4-1. The teams faced off last year where OCU came out with the victory.
 
#13 Lady Buffs Drop the Regular Season Finale in Edmond- November 15, 2025
WT began the first set with strong offensive efforts as Emma Becker recorded an early kill assisted by Parker Gladhill. Despite this initial momentum, Oklahoma Christian countered effectively, with service aces and blocks by Summer Van Meerveld and Annie Davis contributing to a lead. The Lady Buffs found their rhythm midway through the set, with Currie Marusak and Kaycee Cavanaugh executing successful kills to narrow the gap. A series of kills by Kael Wilcox and Taytum Stow further closed the score, bringing the visitors within reach.
 
However, Oklahoma Christian regained control with decisive plays from Chloe Jones and Kathryn Christie. Despite a resilient push from WTAMU, the set closed with Oklahoma Christian securing a 25-20 lead.
 
WT gained momentum early in the second set with strong offensive plays led by Currie Marusak and Bromli Watson. Marusak delivered a series of effective kills, contributing to multiple scoring opportunities for the visiting team. Defensive efforts, highlighted by Emma Becker's blocks, further fortified the team's position.
 
As the set progressed, Kaycee Cavanaugh and Taytum Stow added to the scoreline with decisive kills, maintaining West Tex. A&M's advantage. The team capitalized on Oklahoma Christian's errors, extending their lead with consistent plays. The visiting team concluded the set with a solid 25-17 score, building on their lead heading into the next phase of play.
 
WT began the third set by overcoming an early deficit with a series of scoring drives, highlighted by Emma Becker's kill from Bromli Watson to narrow the margin. The team continued to capitalize on Oklahoma Christian's errors, tying the score at 5-5 before taking a slight lead. Parker Gladhill's block with Emma Becker was pivotal in maintaining the momentum.
 
As the set progressed, West Tex. A&M maintained their edge with consistent offense from Taytum Stow and Currie Marusak, each adding crucial kills. Despite Oklahoma Christian's attempts to close the gap, West Tex. A&M extended their advantage to 22-17 following a service ace by Kaycee Cavanaugh. Though Oklahoma Christian rallied late, West Tex. A&M secured the set with a decisive block by Bromli Watson and Parker Gladhill, concluding the set 25-22.
 
In the fourth set, West Texas A&M started strong with Taytum Stow scoring the opening point off an assist from Bromli Watson. A back-and-forth exchange followed, with Currie Marusak and Emma Becker contributing key kills to keep the score close at 4-3. However, Oklahoma Christian responded with a series of successful plays, pulling ahead to a 12-7 advantage.
 
West Texas A&M fought back midway through the set, with Becker leading a mini-run to close the gap to 18-15, capitalizing on errors from the opponents. Despite the push, Oklahoma Christian managed to maintain their lead, extending it to 22-17. Becker and Marusak continued to find success in the latter stages, trimming the deficit to 22-20. Ultimately, Oklahoma Christian capitalized on late errors from West Texas A&M, closing the set with a 25-20 score, securing the set win.
 
In a closely contested fifth set, West Tex. A&M began with a service ace by Taytum Stow, gaining an early 2-1 advantage. The set saw back-and-forth exchanges, with key blocks by Currie Marusak and Sharlotte McClintock helping to maintain pressure on Oklahoma Christian. Despite a strong defensive effort, Oklahoma Christian capitalized on a few errors to keep the score even.
 
As the set progressed, Bromli Watson and Kaycee Cavanaugh delivered timely kills, allowing West Tex. A&M to regain a narrow lead at 11-10. However, Oklahoma Christian responded with kills from Chloe Jones and Annie Davis, shifting the momentum in their favor. Ultimately, a late block by Katy Geurin and Lauren Cary sealed the set for Oklahoma Christian, closing the set at 19-17 in favor of the home team.
 
Emma Becker posted a strong performance with 18 kills and led the team defensively with 19 digs, while contributing six total blocks. Marusak added 20 kills and recorded 13 digs, finishing with 21.5 points. Watson orchestrated the offense with 49 assists and supported the defense with 18 digs. Gladhill contributed significantly at the net with seven total blocks.
 
Scouting Cameron
The Cameron University Aggies come into this match holding a 2-24 record with a 2-13 mark in the LSC. Their two conference wins have come against UT Permian Basin and Texas A&M International. CU is coming off a 2025 season where they went 7-23 with a 3-14 record in the LSC. Cameron is currently on an eight-match losing streak and have lost in four sets or fewer in six of those games. The Aggies came into this season projected to finish 16th in the LSC Preseason Poll.
 
Cameron Statistical Leaders (Amount- Per Set)

• Sets played- Addison McClure (90)
• Points- Maria Osorio (245.5-2.79)
• Kills- Maria Osorio (221-2.51)
• Hitting Percentage- Caitlyn Cornell (.276)
• Assists- Mavery Salisburry (320-4.21)
• Aces- Anastasija Andelic (32-0.42)
• Digs- Addison McClure (290-3.22)
• Blocks- Caitlyn Corell (62-0.71)

Cameron Team Statistics (LSC Ranking)

• 12.72 points per set (17^th)
• 9.84 kills per set (17^th) |13.67 opponent kills per set (18^th)
• 9.22 assists per set (17^th)
• .138 hitting percentage (17^th) | .236 opponent hitting percentage (17^th)
• 14.75 digs per set (12^th) | 16.78 opponent digs per set (15^th)
• 1.23 aces per set (16^th) | 2.33 opponent aces per set (18^th) 
• 1.65 blocks per set (13^th) | 1.47 opponent blocks per set (2^nd)

 
Scouting Oklahoma Christian
The Oklahoma Christian University Eagles come into this game holding a 15-12 record with an 8-7 split in conference play. The Eagles have lost their past two games against DBU and Texas Woman's. OCU is coming off a 2025 season where they went 19-10 with an 11-6 mark in the LSC. They would reach the post season where they would fall to Lubbock Christian. Oklahoma Christian came into this season projected to finish seventh in the LSC Preseason Poll.
 
Oklahoma Christian Statistical Leaders (Amount- Per Set)

• Sets played- Macey Nehring & Summer van Meerveld (98)
• Points- Chloe Jones (298-3.20)
• Kills- Chloe Jones (267-2.87)
• Hitting Percentage- Emma Eyster (.333)
• Assists- Summer va Meerveld (594-6.06)
• Aces- Summer van Meerveld (32-0.33)
• Digs- Macey Nehring (389-3.97)
• Blocks- Lauren Cary (63.0-0.83)

Oklahoma Christian Team Statistics (LSC Ranking)

• 16.39 points per set (6^th)
• 13.10 kills per set (6^th) |12.61 opponent kills per set (12^th)
• 12.23 assists per set (5^th)
• .222 hitting percentage (4^th) | .229 opponent hitting percentage (15^th)
• 15.12 digs per set (9^th) | 15.41 opponent digs per set (11^th)
• 1.60 aces per set (8^th) | 1.44 opponent aces per set (6^th) 
• 1.68 blocks per set (12^th) | 1.69 opponent blocks per set (5^th)

 
Oklahoma Christian will take on Eastern New Mexico on Friday before facing WT on Saturday.  
 
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