RICHMOND, Ky. (November 13, 2025) – The University of North Alabama volleyball team is set for the final regular season weekend, facing EKU and Bellarmine on the road Nov. 14 and 15.
The Lions prep for the Kentucky trip with the goal of securing its spot in the Atlantic Sun Conference Championship tournament. UNA looks to sweep the season series against Bellarmine while claiming its first season win against EKU.
North Alabama faces the Colonels on Friday, Nov. 14 at 5 p.m. CT. UNA concludes the weekend vs. the Knights on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 5:30 p.m. CT. The Lions plays EKU in Baptist Health Arena and Bellarmine in Knights Hall. Tickets are available for both EKU and Bellarmine matches through their respective ticket offices.
The two matches will be available for streaming on ESPN+, and live stats will be provided through StatBroadcast for EKU and SIDEARM for Bellarmine.
Full results and a recap will be posted on RoarLions.com following the action, but fans can also follow along in real time on the UNA Volleyball social media pages.
MATCH 1
North Alabama at EKU
Friday, Nov. 14, 2025
5 p.m.
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MATCH 2
North Alabama at Bellarmine
Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025
5:30 p.m.
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WHAT'S THE SCENARIO: The top eight teams in the ASUN will advance to the postseason tournament next week in Alico Arena in Fort Myers, Fla. Six teams have already clinched, including Jacksonville, EKU, FGCU, Central Arkansas, Lipscomb and Queens. The Lions are currently seventh place with a one-game lead on eighth place North Florida. One win for UNA this weekend will guarantee a berth in the tournament. The Lions can also guarantee a berth if both Bellarmine and Stetson lose a match this weekend.
SCOUTING THE LIONS: UNA was victorious in its last match on Nov. 14 in a five-set thriller at Austin Peay. The matchup clinched the season sweep against the Governors while also securing the 13th win of the season. The Lions are 13-14 with a 7-7 conference record while holding the seventh spot in ASUN standings. Currently, UNA ranks in the top three of four different statistics: opponent blocks (second/1.63 per set), service aces (third/1.69), opponent assists (third/11.27) and opponent kills (third/12.23).
KINSLEE CAN DO IT ALL: Sophomore Kinslee McGowan is second in the ASUN in assists per set (9.97) and leads with 1,037 assists. The sophomore is also second on the team in digs (240) and service aces (30).
KENDALL KILLING IT: Junior Kendall Barnes is the team leader in points and kills with 402.5 points and 365 kills. She ranks first in the ASUN in total kills and third in kills per set (3.54). Barnes went off for a new career-high 31 kills against FGCU on Oct. 12.
LETS GO LIV: Junior Olivia Fenoff's service game has been on point all season, totaling 35 aces on the season. She's fourth in the conference in aces while tied for fifth in aces per set (0.36).
RELIABLE RICKETTS: Sophomore Reese Ricketts ranks second on the team with 363 points and 323 kills. Ricketts is fourth in the ASUN in kills and sixth in kills per set (3.20). She also ranks fifth in points and seventh in points per set. Ricketts is third on the team in both digs (206) and service aces (24).
SERGEANT SARGENT: Junior Nicole Sargent is a consistent threat on the attack with a .326 hitting percentage. Her percentages rank sixth in the conference, totaling 164 kills on the season. She also holds the team high with 64 blocks.
GARNER'S GAINS: Sophomore Dylann Garner has shined in year two, ranking third on the team with 219 kills and 43 blocks. Garner set a career high on August 30 with 21 kills against SEMO.
KOLOSTA'S CALLING CARD: Freshman Jenna Kolosta holds a season stat line of 85 kills, 51 blocks, 19 digs and six assists. Kolosta earned her first career award on Sept. 8 with the ASUN Freshman of the Week honor.
DIGGIN' DEEP: Junior Ava Martindale has provided defense stability from the back line with a team-high 344 digs. She's 10th in the ASUN in digs per set (3.31) while her totals rank ninth in the conference.
AMONG THE RANKS: UNA is ranked in the top 100 nationally in four individual statistics as of Nov. 12. McGowan is ninth in the NCAA in total assists while 43rd in assists per set. Barnes is 61st in total kills while 76th in points.
MILESTONE LIONS: North Alabama has seen several milestones achieved the season. Fenoff tallied her 50th career service ace against Grambling State on Aug. 30. McGowan registered her 500th career assist against Alabama A&M on Sept. 2. Head Coach Tristan Johnson won his 50th career match on Sept. 12 in a three-set home sweep over Western Carolina. Ricketts surpassed 500 career kills against McNeese on Sept. 19. Sophomore Lankford Gurner set a Division I program record with six aces against Lipscomb on Sept. 28. McGowan also set a Division I program record with 60 assists against FGCU on Oct. 12.
SCOUTING EKU: The Colonels hold a 19-8 record with an 11-4 ASUN record. EKU ranks second in the conference standings and have already clinched an ASUN Tournament berth. Last time out, the Colonels went 2-0 in weekend action with sweeps against Bellarmine and Stetson on Nov. 7 and 9. EKU lead the conference in opponent hitting percentage (.192) and team hitting percentage (.262). The leader in points and kills is Addison Burke with 368.5 points and 312 kills. Burke also leads the ASUN in service aces (0.42 per set) and tied for first with 40 aces.
SERIES HISTORY VS. THE COLONELS: EKU holds a 5-3 advantage in the season series. The Colonels took the first meeting this season in a five-set road win on Oct. 24.
SCOUTING BELLARMINE: The Knights head into the final weekend with a 11-15 record and 5-9 ASUN record. Bellarmine looks to snap a three-match skid this weekend, coming off a four-set defeat to FGCU last time out. The Knights are in contention to clinch an ASUN Tournament berth ranking ninth in the standings. Bellarmine are second in the conference in opponent service aces at 1.26 per set. Natalie Bland is the team leader with 339.5 points and 303 kills this season.
SERIES HISTORY VS. THE KNIGHTS: The Lions and Knights prep for the second meeting this season and 12th meeting all-time. Bellarmine leads the series, 7-4, but North Alabama defeated the Knights in a four-set home bout on Oct. 26.
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