Tuesday, October 6
Birmingham, AL
6:30 PM
Samford University
vs
Mercer
Samford Volleyball Set to Host Mercer in Tuesday Tilt
10.5.26 | Women's Volleyball
GAME NOTES
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford volleyball team is set to host SoCon foe-Mercer on Tuesday in the Pete Hanna Center. First serve is set for 6:30 p.m. CST.
Samford enters Tuesday's contest with an overall record of 6-8 and a 3-1 mark in SoCon action. The Bulldogs split a pair of contests at Western Carolina last weekend. Samford fell 3-1 on Thursday, before responding with a 3-2 win on Friday.
Samford has been led so far this season by senior outside hitter Ally Cordes with 209 kills. Cordes had a solid weekend against the Catamounts, most notably tying a career-high of 31 kills on Friday. Cordes was named SoCon Offensive Player of the Week. Freshman middle blocker Hazel Slusher has been solid at the net, leading the entire SoCon in blocks with 77.0. Junior outside hitter Brianna Hamilton has a team leading 164 digs, while redshirt freshman setter Alison Ohlinger has recorded 553 assists.
Samford and Mercer will meet for the 34th time with Samford holding a 24-9 series lead. The last time they met in 2025, Samford won 3-1 in Birmingham, Ala.
Tuesday's match will be streamed on ESPN+. For links to follow all of Samford's matches this season, click on the following link: 2026 SAMFORD VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE.
FOLLOW THE BULLDOGS:
For the latest news and information on Samford volleyball, visit the official website for Samford Athletics at SamfordSports.com. Fans can also follow the Bulldogs on social media at /Samford Volleyball (Facebook), @SamfordVB (Instagram), and @SamfordVB (Twitter).
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford volleyball team is set to host SoCon foe-Mercer on Tuesday in the Pete Hanna Center. First serve is set for 6:30 p.m. CST.
Samford enters Tuesday's contest with an overall record of 6-8 and a 3-1 mark in SoCon action. The Bulldogs split a pair of contests at Western Carolina last weekend. Samford fell 3-1 on Thursday, before responding with a 3-2 win on Friday.
Samford has been led so far this season by senior outside hitter Ally Cordes with 209 kills. Cordes had a solid weekend against the Catamounts, most notably tying a career-high of 31 kills on Friday. Cordes was named SoCon Offensive Player of the Week. Freshman middle blocker Hazel Slusher has been solid at the net, leading the entire SoCon in blocks with 77.0. Junior outside hitter Brianna Hamilton has a team leading 164 digs, while redshirt freshman setter Alison Ohlinger has recorded 553 assists.
Samford and Mercer will meet for the 34th time with Samford holding a 24-9 series lead. The last time they met in 2025, Samford won 3-1 in Birmingham, Ala.
Tuesday's match will be streamed on ESPN+. For links to follow all of Samford's matches this season, click on the following link: 2026 SAMFORD VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE.
FOLLOW THE BULLDOGS:
For the latest news and information on Samford volleyball, visit the official website for Samford Athletics at SamfordSports.com. Fans can also follow the Bulldogs on social media at /Samford Volleyball (Facebook), @SamfordVB (Instagram), and @SamfordVB (Twitter).
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