Tulsa Drops 3-1 Decision to North Texas

Friday, October 24

Tulsa, Okla.

5:30 p.m.

Tulsa

17-4,7-2American

North Texas

16-5,6-3American

North Texas

Tulsa

Photo by: Anais Moua

Tulsa Drops 3-1 Decision to North Texas

10/24/2025 8:31:00 PM | Volleyball

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TULSA, Okla. — The University of Tulsa (17-4, 7-2 American) fell to North Texas (16-5, 6-3 American) in a four-set match on Friday at the Donald W. Reynolds Center, with set scores of 22-25, 19-25, 25-18, 16-25.

The Golden Hurricane recorded a total of 10 blocks in the match but was out-killed 58-43 and hit for .128 on the night. The loss snaps a six-match win streak for Tulsa, who look to bounce back against UTSA on Sunday at 1 p.m.

The first set between Tulsa and North Texas began with a tight exchange of points, as Reagan Bedell contributed a kill for North Texas to open the scoring. Tulsa responded with strong play from Lauren Eitler, who secured two early kills, helping maintain a narrow lead at 9-6. However, the Mean Green gained momentum through a series of kills from Lilly Croshaw and Ryann Vik, eventually tying the score at 14-14. A service ace by Bedell pushed North Texas ahead, and they extended their lead with a series of kills and errors by Tulsa. Despite a late push by the Golden Hurricane, highlighted by kills from Jill Hanson and Kat Cooper, North Texas closed the set at 25-22 following a Tulsa service error.

North Texas secured the second set with a 25-19 victory over Tulsa, capitalizing on a series of key plays and errors by the home team. Tulsa initially led 4-1 with kills by Beth Bayless and Maegan Mills, both assisted by Brayden Hipp. However, North Texas shifted momentum with a 6-0 run, featuring two service aces by Alexa Washington, moving ahead 6-4. Jahniya Jackson was instrumental in extending the Mean Green's lead with three consecutive kills, making the score 11-6. Despite Tulsa's attempts to rally with a kill from Hanson and a block by Mills and Cooper, North Texas maintained control. Bedell's decisive kill from an assist by Sidney Soria sealed the set for North Texas at 25-19.

Tulsa secured a 25-18 victory in the third set against North Texas with a robust offensive performance. Bedell began the set by putting the Mean Green ahead with two early kills, contributing to a 3-0 lead. The Golden Hurricane responded with a strong showing, as Hanson and Kylee McCoy delivered key kills to level the score at 3-3. Tulsa took control midway through the set with a series of attacks, including a pivotal block by Cooper that pushed their lead to 6-4. Eitler was instrumental in maintaining Tulsa's momentum, registering several kills, including three consecutive points that extended their advantage to 23-17. Hipp sealed the set for Tulsa with a kill, finalizing the score at 25-18.

North Texas started the fourth set with a commanding 6-0 run, highlighted by Bedell's two kills and an ace from the team. Tulsa attempted to narrow the gap with a block by Mills and a kill by Cooper, bringing the score to 9-7. However, the Mean Green quickly extended their lead with contributions from Croshaw and Loredana Fouonji, pushing the score to 18-10. Despite a brief Tulsa rally bringing the score to 22-15, North Texas maintained control, with Jackson scoring the final point off a Tulsa attack error, sealing the set at 25-16 and the match victory.

TU's next game will take place against UTSA at 1 p.m. on Sunday, October 26, in the Reynolds Center.

Tulsa's Top Performers
Kat Cooper
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- five kills (4 errors, 17 attempts) with a .059 hitting percentage
- four solo blocks
- two block assists
- 10 points total

Lauren Eitler
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- 12 kills (4 errors, 45 attempts) with a .178 hitting percentage
- 18 digs
- two block assists
- 13 points total

Brayden Hipp
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- 35 assists
- 18 digs

Jill Hanson
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- eight kills (5 errors, 23 attempts) with a .130 hitting percentage
- one solo block
- two block assists
- 10 points total

North Texas' Top Performers
Alexa Washington
- 29 assists
- 17 digs
- 3 service aces

Loredana Fouonji
- 6 total blocks
- 10 points

Reagan Bedell
- 16 kills
- 18 digs
- 19 points

Game Notes
- Tulsa continues to lead the all-time series with North Texas at 18-11 following Friday's loss.
- TU's 6-match win streak came to an end with the loss.
- Lauren Eitler came through with 12 kills and 18 digs for her seventh double-double this season and 16th of her career.
- Brayden Hipp recorded 35 assists and 18 digs - her 9th double-double of the year and 31st of her career.
- Both front lines were active on Friday, with UNT securing 12 blocks to Tulsa's 10.

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