Weekend Guide: ECU & Tulane

PHILADELPHIA - Temple women's volleyball will have a split weekend, first they will travel to Greeneville North Carolina to face East Carolina, then they will turn around and travel back to Philadelphia to face Tulane in McGonigle Hall. The Owls will look to build upon their momentum from a successful 2-0 weekend.

NEWS IN THE NEST
Christiana Greene is coming off a weekend where she won American conference offensive player of the week. She recorded 42 Total Kills, 21 kills against Charlotte and 21 kills against UTSA, averaging an impressive 4.67 kills per set across nine sets. She finished with a .356 hitting percentage across both matches, hitting .410 against Charlotte and .313 against UTSA. She totaled 16 digs and eight blocks across the two victories, including 10 digs and three solo blocks against UTSA. The Owls will look to Greene for offensive production against the top two teams in the conference this weekend.

Lexi Yoza had an another fantastic weekend where she recorded 80 total assists, 22 digs, 2 kills and a service ace. If she has another weekend like this past one she will soar into the top 10 all time assist leaders. She is currently 38 assists away from overtaking Maria Mogollon who's record stood since 2005. She has the ability to become #8 all time if she averages 16 assists per game for the remainder 6 matches.

Two freshman have been making an impact in the past few weeks of conference play. Sarah Quarells recorded 8 kills across two matches, including 5 against UTSA with an impressive .400 hitting percentage. She was a strong defensive presence at the net, totaling 9 blocks and averaging 1.00 block per set. Quarells finished the two victories with 14.5 points, helping Temple secure wins over Charlotte and UTSA.

Kennedy Crayton also delivered a strong performance across Temple's two victories, recording 23 kills and averaging 2.56 kills per set. She contributed offensively with 12 kills against Charlotte and 11 against UTSA, finishing with 24.5 total points. Crayton also made an impact defensively, collecting 23 digs, including 11 against Charlotte and 12 against UTSA. Her consistent production on both sides of the court helped Temple secure back-to-back conference victories.

Scouting East Carolina
The Pirates are 15-7 overall and 8-2 in conference play. They are currently tied for first place in the American. Offensively, Ellie Pate leads the team In kills with 314, her running mate, setter Taryn Gilreath leads the team with 624 assists on year. Defensively, Angeles Alderete leads the team in digs with 196, she is backed by Kai Bailey who leads the team in blocks with 84.

All Time vs East Carolina
Temple trails in the series 10-11, having lost the first match, and winning the second match in 2025.

Scouting Tulane
Tulane is 17-3 overall and 9-1 in conference play. They are tired for first in the American having lost just one conference game in 2026. Offensively Lauryn Mack leads the team with 249 kills on the season, she is supported by Charlee Solomon who has a staggering 809 assists on the year. On Defense Libero Makena Lim leads the team in digs with 262, she also leads in aces with 25. In the middle, Riley Tucker leads the team in blocks with 75 on the season.

All Time vs Tulane
Temple leads the all time series 11-7, having lost their last match 0-3 in 2025.