HOUSTON, Texas (Oct. 10, 2025) – The University of South Florida volleyball team dropped a straight-set match to Rice on Friday night at Tudor Fieldhouse, falling 25-20, 25-22, 25-19.

The Bulls (8-8, 4-1 AAC) saw their four-match win streak snapped despite several hard-fought rallies and balanced offensive contributions. Senior Maria Clara Andrade led the way with consistent attacking, while Laila Ivey, Arianna Beckham, and Imani Hartfield added key kills throughout the match. Libero Samiha Foster anchored the defense with steady passing and timely digs.

USF battled in every set, keeping the score within reach behind strong serving runs and solid side-out play. However, the Owls' efficient offense and blocking proved the difference down the stretch.

Notables

• Maria Clara Andrade registered 14 kills and 12 digs for her eighth double-double of the season.
• Laila Ivey had 11 kills tonight for her third double-digit performance of the season.
• Samha Foster served two aces. Her season total is now 11.
• Imani Hartfield led the Bulls with two blocks.
• As a team, the Bulls finished the match with a .296 hitting percentage.

Up Next

South Florida will head to New Orleans for a 2 p.m. match against Tulane. The match will be streamed on ESPN+.

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About USF Volleyball

Head coach Jolene Shepardson enters her sixth season at the helm of her alma mater in 2025. Named head coach on January 8, 2020, Shepardson led the Bulls to a conference championship and the program's last NCAA tournament appearance as a student-athlete in 2002. South Florida won the 2024 AAC regular-season title, earning Jolene Shepardson her first Coach of the Year Honor. In 2023, the Bulls won the AAC East Division title, made a postseason appearance in the NIVC, won three matches, and advanced to the Fab Four to mark the longest postseason run in program history. South Florida Volleyball has won eight Player of the Year honors, most recently in Maria Clara Andrade in 2024. The Bulls have also had four Setter of the Year honors, most recently in Caroline Dykes in 2024. South Florida has made seven NCAA Tournament appearances and won 13 conference titles since its inception in 1972. The Bulls play in The Corral (1,000), located adjacent to the Yuengling Center on the USF campus in Tampa.

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