Completed Event: Women's Volleyball versus UT Rio Grande Valley on August 30, 2025 , Win , 3, to, 0
W Volleyball
vs UT Rio Grande Valley
W 3-0
Grand Canyon University Athletics
Tuesday, November 1
Phoenix, AZ
6 p.m.
Grand Canyon
3
vs
0
Arizona Christian
Freshman libero Kenzie Phelps (3) sets a teammate during action at GCU's first-ever regular season contest at Grand Canyon University Arena.
Volleyball Team Gets Grand Canyon's First Regular Season Win At New Arena
11/1/2011 8:43:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
'Lopes Tie School Record For Consecutive Victories With 12
Box Score
Arizona Republic feature on GCU sophomore Caelen Hiller
Grand Canyon won its 12th straight match, tying a school record, with a 3-0 victory against Arizona Christian in the inaugural regular season sporting event at Grand Canyon University Arena Tuesday.
GCU (20-6) won by set scores of 25-15, 25-18, 25-7.
The program last won 12 in a row in 1993.
“We felt very honored to play in the arena,” said GCU coach Kris Naber. “It’s a privilege to be a part of the first regular season game. It’s something they can take away from their Grand Canyon experience.”
After a few early game jitters, the ’Lopes got on track. GCU trailed 4-0 before taking control of the first set. Its first lead came on a service ace from sophomore outside hitter Caelen Hiller to make it 7-6. Senior middle hitter Stephanie McBride dominated the opening game with seven kills without an error on eight attempts (.875).
“I think we had a little bit of nerves but got back on track,” said Naber. “They did a phenomenal job of creating the mentality of expecting to win. No matter who we have on the court, they’ve developed the right mentality and expectations.”
The ‘Lopes hit .462 for the set. Junior setter Kristen Preach had 12 first-set assists.
GCU hit .301 for the match, including .423 in the third set.
Freshman Hayleigh Friemoth had five second-set kills and was second on the team with nine overall. McBride led the way with 11, with only one error on 19 tries (.526). She also had two solo blocks and four block assists. Hiller had seven kills. Sophomore setter Jessica Posse had 12 assists.
Freshman libero Mackenzie Phelps had a match-high 10 digs. Senior Brooke Blomenkamp added eight.
The ‘Lopes go for a record 13 straight win Saturday in a key Pacific West Conference match 6 p.m. at Dixie State. Fans can follow all the action with live stats and live video provided by the host school. Links to the live action will be available on the women’s volleyball schedule page.
GCU plays its final home game and has Senior Night back at Antelope Gymnasium, Nov. 12, also 6 p.m. against Dixie State.
Arizona Republic feature on GCU sophomore Caelen Hiller
Grand Canyon won its 12th straight match, tying a school record, with a 3-0 victory against Arizona Christian in the inaugural regular season sporting event at Grand Canyon University Arena Tuesday.
GCU (20-6) won by set scores of 25-15, 25-18, 25-7.
The program last won 12 in a row in 1993.
“We felt very honored to play in the arena,” said GCU coach Kris Naber. “It’s a privilege to be a part of the first regular season game. It’s something they can take away from their Grand Canyon experience.”
After a few early game jitters, the ’Lopes got on track. GCU trailed 4-0 before taking control of the first set. Its first lead came on a service ace from sophomore outside hitter Caelen Hiller to make it 7-6. Senior middle hitter Stephanie McBride dominated the opening game with seven kills without an error on eight attempts (.875).
“I think we had a little bit of nerves but got back on track,” said Naber. “They did a phenomenal job of creating the mentality of expecting to win. No matter who we have on the court, they’ve developed the right mentality and expectations.”
The ‘Lopes hit .462 for the set. Junior setter Kristen Preach had 12 first-set assists.
GCU hit .301 for the match, including .423 in the third set.
Freshman Hayleigh Friemoth had five second-set kills and was second on the team with nine overall. McBride led the way with 11, with only one error on 19 tries (.526). She also had two solo blocks and four block assists. Hiller had seven kills. Sophomore setter Jessica Posse had 12 assists.
Freshman libero Mackenzie Phelps had a match-high 10 digs. Senior Brooke Blomenkamp added eight.
The ‘Lopes go for a record 13 straight win Saturday in a key Pacific West Conference match 6 p.m. at Dixie State. Fans can follow all the action with live stats and live video provided by the host school. Links to the live action will be available on the women’s volleyball schedule page.
GCU plays its final home game and has Senior Night back at Antelope Gymnasium, Nov. 12, also 6 p.m. against Dixie State.
Kendra Potts Post Match Press Conference | GCU vs NAU 9.7.25
Monday, September 08
“You don’t know what it’s like.” | The Lope-a-Palooza Experience
Saturday, August 30
Bella Nunez & Sophia Parlanti Press Conference | GCU vs LIU | August 29, 2025
Saturday, August 30
Kendra Potts Press Conference | GCU vs LIU | August 29, 2025
Saturday, August 30