TUCSON, Ariz. – Arizona Volleyball won its exhibition match, 4-0, over Northern Colorado on Saturday afternoon in McKale Center.

Jordan Wilson led the offense with 14 kills while Carlie Cisneros followed with 11 kills. Defensively, Sydnie Vanek tallied six total blocks and Cisneros recorded 10 digs. Arizona totaled 12.0 blocks to hold Northern Colorado to a .123 hitting percentage.
 
The Wildcats won the first set, 25-22. Adrianna Bridges had five kills and hit .667 in the set to lead Arizona. Wilson also tallied five kills and Cisneros had four kills to help the offense. Vanek recorded a solo block and two block assists to help the Cats hold the Bears to a -.033 hitting percentage.
 
Arizona took a 2-0 lead over UNCO after winning the second set, 25-21. The Cats were led by Wilson with four kills and Avery Scoggins who had eight assists, one kill, and one block. Haven Wray and Wilson served one ace each to help the Cats win the second set.
 
The Cats won the third set, 28-26. Despite Northern Colorado out-hitting and out-blocking Arizona, the Cats served three aces to win the set. Cisneros tallied two aces and Wray served one ace. Wilson knocked down four kills to lead the attack.
 
Arizona secured the 4-0 victory with a 25-22 win in the fourth set. The Cats relied on the block to win the set, recording 5.0 blocks. Cisneros, Scoggins, and Vanek all had two blocks each and Paige Thies had a solo block. Offensively, Vanek tallied five kills and hit .300 to lead the Cats. Cisneros and Thies recorded three kills each, with Thies hitting .429 in the set.

Arizona will officially open the 2025 season on Friday, August 29 against Alabama State at 6 p.m. MST to kick off the Wildcat Classic. Season tickets can be purchased here or by calling (520) 621-CATS.