Rams put undefeated HBCUAC record on the line against Philander Smith

AUSTIN – Huston-Tillotson University's volleyball team opens a two-match weekend homestand Friday when they welcome the Panthers of Philander Smith (Ark.) to Branch Gymnasium.
 
The Rams (6-8) will put their undefeated record in HBCU Athletic Conference play on the line tonight when they host the Panthers at 6 p.m. HT has won their first three league matches in their first year of membership in the NAIA league.
 
The CONTEST: Philander Smith (Ark.) (6-6, 1-2 HBCU AC) at HT Rams (6-8, 3-0 HBCUAC)
The ENGAGEMENT: Friday, Sept. 26, 2025; 6 p.m.
The OUTING: Mary E. Branch Gymnasium (HT Campus)
The WATCH: Urban Edge Network (Live Video)
The YADA YADA: NAIA Live Stats
 
The Rams have won their last five matches against NAIA opponents and won five of their last six overall. Last week saw the Rams sweep three matches in three days, including two league matches against Dillard (La.) and Southern–New Orleans; Dillard is the defending HBCU Athletic Conference champion.
 
In sweeping last week's matches, freshmen Lindsey Morris and Jordis Taylor, along with senior Taylor Fisher, swept the conference's weekly individual awards. Morris leads the team in kills per set, while Taylor is the team leader in assists per set while also acting as a hitter when she is on the front row. Fisher, a Del Valle native and transfer from NCAA Division II Henderson State, anchors the HT defense and leads the Rams in digs per set.
 
Philander Smith junior Ja'Niya Sanders leads the Panthers with 2.36 kills per set, while her senior teammate Zarea Winn averages 2.22 kills per set.
 
Saturday, the Rams will host in-state rival Wiley at 2 p.m. at Branch Gymnasium. That match will also be available for online streaming on the Urban Edge Network.

– HT –