GREENVILLE, N.C., (Oct. 24, 2025) – The University of South Florida volleyball team turned in a complete performance Friday evening, sweeping East Carolina 3-0 inside Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum. The Bulls won with scores of 25-14, 25-22, 25-19.

The win marked the Bulls' eighth conference victory and improved their overall record to 12-8 (8-1 American), continuing one of the program's strongest starts in recent seasons.

USF set the tone early, storming out to a commanding 25-14 win in the opening set behind steady serving and strong net play. The Bulls' offense stayed in rhythm throughout the second frame, erasing a mid-set deficit with a 5-0 run highlighted by back-to-back aces from Maria Clara Andrade and key kills from Laila Ivey to secure a 25-22 win. In the third, South Florida's balance shined as multiple hitters contributed to an early lead, and the defense held firm to close out the sweep 25-19.

USF's attack was efficient and well-rounded, finishing with a .266 hitting percentage and 12 total blocks. The Bulls also showcased depth, with six different players registering at least one kill and a strong defensive effort that limited East Carolina's offense throughout the night.

Notables

• Laila Ivey led the Bulls with 11 kills on a .250 hitting percentage.
• Maria Clara Andrade added 10 kills, seven digs, and two service aces.
• Iyanna Garvin recorded seven kills and three blocks.
• Samiha Foster anchored the defense with 15 digs.
• Raegan Richardson dished out 39 assists and added seven digs.
• USF finished with 12 team blocks and hit .266 overall.

Up Next
South Florida will head to Charlotte for a Sunday afternoon match against the 49ers. The first serve is set for 1 p.m. and 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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