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Florida Atlantic
Weekend Guide: FAU, North Texas
10.8.26 | Women's Volleyball
PHILADELPHIA - Temple returns to McGonigle Hall for homecoming after making the trek to south Florida the week prior. The Owls will host FAU Friday October 9th at 6:00 p.m. and North Texas Sunday October 11th at noon. Temple is currently 2-2 in conference play and look to get over the .500 mark this weekend.
NEWS IN THE NEST
Junior Transfer Khenedi Guest continues to make a positive contributions in her first season with the Owls. Offensively she has made an instant impact. Guest is first on the team in points with 187.5, second on the team in kills with 142, and second in aces with 16. Don't forget about her defense, she leads the team in blocks with 49 and as added 36 digs to her resume.
After coming back from injury Daniella Gonzalez Murati has been a crucial rotational piece for the Owls. In just 10 matches she has lead the team in assists three times, and is second on the team with 194. She is also top five in digs with 71.
Olivia Hummel has been the overall offensive leader for the Owls recording 159 kills on the season, and second on the team in points with 186. She continues to be one of Temples most consistent players averaging 3.15 points per set.
SCOUTING FAU
Florida Atlantic is 9-6 overall and is 2-2 in the conference. Offensively Olivia Hart is leading the way in scoring with 148 kills, and Maya van Heyst is the assist leader at 562. On the defensive side, Oliva Hart is the digs leader with 132 and Sequoia Layne leads the team in blocks with 51.
All-Time vs FAU
Temple currently trails in the series 2-5 having last played in 2026 where they lost 1-3.
SCOUTING NORTH TEXAS
North Texas is 8-7 overall and 1-3 in conference play. They are currently on a three game slide having most recently lost to Charlotte 3-2. On offense Janiya Jackson is the kills leader with 191. She is fed by Sidney Soria who leads the team in assists with 330. On defense, they are led by Alessandra Romo who is the digs leader with 210, and Addison Achilles who leads in blocks with 54.
All-Time vs North Texas
The series is currently tied at 1-1 having last played in 2025 where Temple lost 1-3.
