CHARLOTTE, N.C., (Oct. 26, 2025) – The University of South Florida volleyball team extended its winning streak to five straight matches with a 3-1 victory over Charlotte on Sunday afternoon inside Halton Arena. The Bulls won with scores of 25-15, 25-21, 21-25, 25-21.

The win improved the Bulls' record to 13-8 overall and 9-1 in American Conference play as they continued their midseason surge with another strong all-around performance.

USF opened the match in commanding fashion, hitting .303 in the first set and recording five blocks to cruise to a 25-15 win. The Bulls carried that momentum into the second frame, maintaining control throughout to take a 25-21 victory and a 2-0 lead. Charlotte battled back to claim the third set, but South Florida regrouped quickly, closing out the match with a 25-21 win in the fourth to secure its fifth consecutive triumph.

The Bulls were efficient on both sides of the net, hitting .304 as a team while holding Charlotte to a .186 clip and out-blocking the 49ers 14-5. The performance marked another balanced effort that showcased South Florida's depth, consistency, and poise on the road.

Notables

• Maria Clara Andrade led the Bulls with 21 kills on a .462 hitting percentage, adding 11 digs and two blocks.
• Raegan Richardson tallied 38 assists, seven kills, 11 digs, and four blocks.
• Iyanna Garvin posted four kills and seven blocks.
• Imani Hartfield added six kills and six blocks.
• Samiha Foster anchored the back row with 15 digs, four assists, and two aces.
• Miya Thomas served 10 straight points in the first set, recording four aces.

• The Bulls matched a season high of 14 blocks today. The first was against North Texas earlier this month.

Up Next

South Florida will look to stretch its win streak as it welcomes the Tulsa Golden Hurricane and the Wichita State Shockers to the Corral this Friday and Sunday. It's the first time both teams have traveled to Tampa since the 2021 season. Friday's match is set for 6 p.m., while Sunday's match is set for 1 p.m. Both matches will be streamed on ESPN+.

Friday's match will be the Bulls' "Back in Black" match, where fans are encouraged to wear black. On Sunday, the Bulls will honor service members with their annual "Salute to Service" match.

Tickets

Fans can purchase women's volleyball tickets by calling 1-800-GoBulls or at USFBullsTix.com. The 2025 Olympic Pass can be purchased here.

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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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