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USAO VOLLEYBALL: Year in Review 2025-26
Posted: Jun 02, 2026

USAO VOLLEYBALL: Year in Review 2025-26

In 2025, the Drover volleyball team produced their best season in program history, setting a new wins record with a 17-15 mark overall. They also finished at an even 11-11 in conference play. USAO finished the regular season in eighth place in the SAC standings and made their fifth consecutive SAC Tournament appearance. USAO also earned three SAC Player of the Week honors (Ytzel Garcia 2x Setter of the Week, Brynlee Birney Defensive Player of the Week).

 

This year, USAO Volleyball showed major growth compared to last year, both on and off the court. Under second year head coach Robert Blakley, the team became more competitive, improved its team chemistry, and developed a stronger identity. Comparing last year's struggles with consistency, this season the Drovers played with more confidence, energy, and resilience during tough matches. The team improved statistically once again setting records in Kills, Aces, Blocks and Assists allowing for a much more productive offense and aggressive defense.

When asked about the year in hindsight, coach Robert Blakley said, "I love our statistical growth, but we still have an identity that hasn't fully evolved into my expectations… but each year we get a step closer and player leadership is prime to set the standard for the coming season".

 

  • CHLOE CONOVER – 2nd TEAM ALL-SAC

Chloe Conover delivered one of the best all-around seasons in program history, producing 289 kills, 186 digs, 80 total blocks, and 349.5 points. Conover set new single season program records with 32 matches played and was responsible for 349.5 points.

  • MORGAN KOBE – 3rd TEAM ALL-SAC

Morgan Kobe concluded her career with a record-breaking season. Kobe contributed 149 kills, 104 total blocks, and 37 aces. The middle blocker set a new single season program record with 93 block assists.

 

 Among the numerous team records that were achieved this season, six different players set new program records.

NEW SINGLE SEASON RECORDS

 

NEW CAREER RECORDS

The volleyball team also found success in the classroom, earning SAC Scholar Team honors with a 3.05 team grade point average.

 

 

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