Huston-Tillotson Beats Wiley in Volleyball Match
The Rams secured the victory in four sets at the Mary L. Branch Gymnasium.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Volleyball
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Huston-Tillotson University secured a win over Wiley University in a four-set volleyball match at the Mary L. Branch Gymnasium. The Rams took the victory by finishing strong in the final set to settle the outcome.
Why it matters
The result affects the standings within the HBCU Athletic Conference West, where Wiley remains locked in a tie for third place. The match serves as a key performance marker for the teams as they progress through their mid-season schedule.
Huston-Tillotson won in four sets with scores of 25-22, 16-25, 25-23, and 25-8, while Wiley now holds a 5-4 conference record. The final standings for the HBCU Athletic Conference West division remain unresolved.
The players
Huston-Tillotson University
An Austin-based university that competes in the HBCU Athletic Conference.
Wiley University
A university currently competing in the HBCU Athletic Conference West division.
Kiera Jones
A standout player who recorded a match-high 16 kills and 17.5 total points.
The details
Huston-Tillotson took control of the match by capitalizing on Wiley's errors during the decisive fourth set, where the visitors were held to a negative hitting percentage. Kiera Jones led the efforts with 16 kills and 17.5 total points for the match. Additional support came from Leah Monsegue, who recorded 20 assists and 12 digs, while Kamryan Johnson contributed 11 kills to the Rams' win.
Timeline
The match took place on October 22, 2026.
The Texas Context
This victory plays a direct role in the competitive hierarchy of the HBCU Athletic Conference West division. The result follows the standard tie-breaking and ranking patterns established by the conference for the 2026 season.
Local sports fans can follow the Rams' progress at the Mary L. Branch Gymnasium as they continue their conference schedule. Keeping track of the HBCU Athletic Conference West standings will show how this win influences the team's postseason positioning.
The takeaway
The Rams showed strong resilience by finishing the fourth set with a dominant 25-8 score after a competitive start. Keep an eye on the HBCU Athletic Conference West division standings to see if Wiley University maintains its position in the coming weeks.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Marshall News Messenger.
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