CLINTON, S.C. – The Presbyterian College volleyball team (7-10, 1-2 Big South) is back on the road this weekend, taking on UNC Asheville and USC Upstate. The Blue Hose will compete against the Bulldogs on Friday night (Oct. 9) before wrapping up the weekend against the Spartans on Saturday afternoon (Oct. 10).
GAMEDAY INFO:
PRESBYTERIAN AT UNC ASHEVILLE
DATE: Friday, Oct. 9 | 6:00 PM
LIVE STATS: GoBlueHose.com
PRESBYTERIAN AT USC UPSTATE
DATE: Saturday, Oct. 10 | 4:00 PM
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LIVE STATS: GoBlueHose.com
LAST TIME OUT
Presbyterian competed in two Big South contests on the road last weekend, falling to Gardner-Webb and Winthrop. The Blue Hose suffered a three-set defeat in Boiling Springs before falling in four sets to the Eagles.
Courtney Williams and Meredith Reisman led the Blue Hose defensively at Winthrop, combining for 11 total blocks. Williams finished with six, while Reisman came away with five.
RECORD SETTING START
Presbyterian opened the season with an undefeated 3-0 record, giving the team its best start in program history in the Division I era. PC's previous best start was in 2016, where the Blue Hose won two straight to open the year.
BLOCK PARTY
The Blue Hose front line has been outstanding both offensively and defensively in 2026. Coming into the weekend, Presbyterian leads the Big South in blocks (142.5 total, 2.26 per set) and fewest blocks allowed (1.65 per set). Meredith Reisman has delivered all year, leading the conference in total blocks (70) while ranking second in blocks per set (1.17). Courtney Williams has also been terrific, ranking seventh in blocks per set (0.84).
TRIPLE-DOUBLE QUEEN
Anisa Dorlouis has been outstanding all season for the Blue Hose, producing two triple-doubles. She was dominant to open the year against Grambling State on Aug. 28, recording 33 assists, 19 digs, and 12 kills for PC. She logged another triple-double against Queens on Sept. 5, posting a career-high 44 assists to go along with 19 digs and 10 kills. She has 11 double-doubles on the year. On Sept. 8, she reached 1,000 career assists at PC, becoming the ninth player in the team's DI history to accomplish the feat.
BLUE HOSE BY THE NUMBERS
As a team, PC enters Friday night second in the Big South in lowest opponent hitting percentage (.185).
Individually, Celimar Hoyos ranks third in the conference in digs, averaging 4.32 per set. She also sits third in the league in total digs with 268. She has been productive all year, earning Big South Libero of the Week honors on Sept. 8.
Anisa Dorlouis ranks third in the Big South in total assists (461) and seventh in digs (3.19 per set). Offensively, Courtney Williams has consistently produced, ranking ninth in hitting percentage (.280). Finally, Emma McHatten is ninth in the league in kills per set (2.72).
COACH MOSS
Maddie Moss enters her second season at the helm for the Blue Hose. In her first season in 2025, she led the Blue Hose to Big South victories over Gardner-Webb and UNC Asheville. Three Blue Hose players took home CSC Academic All-District honors under her direction.
SENIOR STRENGTH
The Blue Hose are powered this season by their eight seniors. Courtney Williams, Amaris Alvarez, Anisa Dorlouis, Julia Yurkovich, Brittney Daphnis, Celimar Hoyos, and Ashley Miller all return for their senior campaign. Meredith Reisman is the final senior, transferring in from Campbell.
INCOMING FRESHMEN
Presbyterian welcomes a robust freshman class to Moss' 2026 squad. Coach Moss brings in seven incoming freshmen to Clinton this season. Xalia King, Cassandra Verley, Ashley Dienes, Sophia Pheney, Reagan Hare, Kaylie Bourn, and Sophia Verdicchio round out the strong Blue Hose freshman class.
TWO TRANSFERS
Meredith Reisman and Keira O'Donnell also join the Blue Hose for the 2026 season. Reisman is a senior from Cincinnati, Ohio, transferring from Campbell. O'Donnell hails from Lemont, Illinois and is a sophomore, arriving to Clinton after spending last season at Southern Miss.
SCOUTING THE BULLDOGS
- UNC Asheville leads the all-time series with Presbyterian, holding a 26-12 overall record. The Blue Hose won the most recent meeting last season, picking up a five-set victory in Clinton. The win snapped a four-match losing streak to the Bulldogs.
- The Bulldogs own a 13-6 overall record and a 1-2 mark in the Big South in 2026. UNC Asheville won its conference opener over USC Upstate but dropped two straight matches last weekend to Radford and High Point at home.
- Head coach Danielle Marante is in her third season at UNC Asheville.
SCOUTING THE SPARTANS
- USC Upstate controls the all-time series against the Blue Hose, claiming 10 of the 16 overall matchups. The Spartans won both meetings last season after PC had won five of the previous six.
- The Spartans hold an even 7-7 overall record and are 0-3 to open conference play. USC Upstate suffered two defeats at home last weekend to High Point and Radford. The Spartans have lost four matches in a row going into the weekend.
- Head coach Ali Skayhan leads USC Upstate in her fourth season.
UP NEXT
Presbyterian returns home next weekend, hosting Radford on Friday night (Oct. 16) and High Point on Saturday afternoon (Oct. 17).
