2025 Kangaroo Volleyball News

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Austin College Falls to Colorado College in SCAC Quarterfinals

KERRVILLE, Texas - The Austin College volleyball team saw its season come to a close in the quarterfinal round of the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Tournament on Friday morning, falling 3-1 to Colorado College. The 'Roos end the year with an overall record of 19-12.

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Three From 'Roo Volleyball Named All-SCAC

SUWANEE, Ga. - Austin College volleyball players Laynie Kovacs, Madisin Hartsfield, and Samantha Graham have been named All-Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference performers for their outstanding play during the 2025 campaign, the league office has announced.

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Hartsfield Named SCAC Defensive Player of the Week

SUWANEE, Ga. - Austin College volleyball player Madisin Hartsfield has been named the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week following a quartet of outstanding performances as the 'Roos went 3-1 overall and 3-0 in conference play, the league office has announced.

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'Roos Cap Regular Season with Big Win Over Hendrix

SHERMAN, Texas - The Austin College volleyball team wrapped up the regular season and celebrated Senior Day in style with a big 3-2 victory over Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Blue Division-leading Hendrix College on Sunday, avenging a five-set loss to the Warriors earlier this year. The 'Roos head into the conference tournament with an overall record of 19-11, and locked up the No. 4-seed with a 12-4 conference mark.

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'Roos Top Ozarks and Fall to No. 2 ETBU

SHERMAN, Texas - The Austin College volleyball team hosted both a Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference match against the University of the Ozarks and a non-conference tilt against No. 2-ranked East Texas Baptist on Saturday, sweeping the Eagles 3-0 before falling 3-0 to the Tigers. The 'Roos are now 18-11 overall and 11-4 in conference play.

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'Roo Volleyball Clinches SCAC Tournament Berth

SHREVEPORT, La. - The Austin College volleyball team secured its spot in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Tournament on Tuesday evening with a 3-0 road sweep at Centenary College, bringing the 'Roos to 17-10 overall and 10-4 in SCAC play this year.

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Volleyball Bested by LeTourneau

LONGVIEW, Texas - The Austin College volleyball team dropped a three set match at LeTourneau University on Saturday, falling 3-0 to its Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference foe as the Jackets take the season sweep over the 'Roos. Austin College is now 16-10 overall and 9-4 in conference play heading into the final week of the regular season.

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'Roos Split with UCSC and No. 2 ETBU

MARSHALL, Texas - The Austin College volleyball team earned a five set win over UC Santa Cruz before falling to No. 2-ranked East Texas Baptist in three sets on Friday in a pair of non-conference matches, bringing the 'Roos to 16-9 overall this season.

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Austin College Drops Non-Conference Match to UMHB

SHERMAN, Texas - The Austin College volleyball team stepped out of conference play on Tuesday evening to take on the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, falling 3-1 to the Crusaders in Hughey Gym. The 'Roos are now 15-8 overall on the season with the loss.

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Kovacs Named SCAC Defensive Player of the Week

SUWANEE, Ga. - Austin College volleyball player Laynie Kovacs has been named the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week after an outstanding weekend on the road, the league office has announced. This is the second time this season Kovacs has earned this award.

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Austin College Volleyball Knocks Off Schreiner

CONWAY, Ark. - The Austin College volleyball team picked up a big win on Sunday afternoon, handing Schreiner University just its second Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference defeat of the season as the 'Roos came from behind for a 3-2 victory.

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Volleyball Earns Two Big SCAC Wins

CONWAY, Ark. - The Austin College volleyball team picked up a pair of important Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference wins on Saturday, topping Texas Lutheran 3-1 before besting Concordia Texas 3-0. The 'Roos are now 14-7 overall and 8-3 in conference play.

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Volleyball Sweeps Dallas in Road SCAC Match

IRVING, Texas - The Austin College volleyball team picked up an important Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference victory as the 'Roos continue to vie for one of six spots in the conference tournament next month, sweeping the University of Dallas to improve to 12-7 overall and 6-3 in SCAC play. The 'Roos currently find themselves in second place in the SCAC Blue Division.

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'Roo Volleyball Drops SCAC Match to LeTourneau

SHERMAN, Texas - The Austin College volleyball team hosted Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference foe LeTourneau University on Saturday, with the YellowJackets handing the 'Roos a 3-1 defeat in Hughey Gymnasium as the two teams continue to jockey for position in the SCAC Tournament picture. Austin College is now 11-7 overall and tied with LeTourneau at 5-3 in conference play.

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Austin College Sweeps Centenary

SHERMAN, Texas - The Austin College volleyball team cruised past visiting Centenary College with a 3-0 sweep on Friday night in Hughey Gym, lifting the team's overall record to 11-6 on the year with a 5-2 mark in Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference competition.

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Garza Earns 700th Austin College Victory

HOUSTON, Texas - Austin College volleyball head coach Ed Garza reached a big milestone on Sunday as the 'Roos went 1-1 on the day, with the team's 3-0 win over McMurry getting Garza to the 700 win plateau in his career on the sidelines in Sherman. The 'Roos dropped their earlier match in the day to St. Thomas, bringing their record to 10-6 overall and 4-2 in Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference play.