PHOENIX, Ariz. – Utah Valley was unable to complete the comeback as the Wolverines dropped its first-ever matchup with WAC-newcomer Stephen F. Austin, 3-1 (21-25, 25-18, 17-25, 23-25). The loss snaps UVU's five-match win streak as the Wolverines fall to 10-9 on the season, including 5-3 in WAC play. The Ladyjacks improve to 14-5 on the year and 5-2 in conference play.
 
Tanuvasa led the Wolverines with 12 kills to go along with 11 digs. Kristen Bell added 12 kills and 13 digs while Kendra Nock chipped in a team-high six blocks. Abbie Miller finished with a team-high 29 assists to go along with six digs and Natalie Palmer chipped in 14 assists and three aces. Bryton Bishop tallied 20 digs to lead the UVU backline defense.   

The Wolverines continues in Phoenix as UVU takes on WAC-newcomer Sam Houston on Saturday, Oct. 23. The match is set for 3:00 p.m. MT. and will be broadcast on the WAC Digital Network. UVU then returns home for a matchup with Chicago State in Lockhart Arena on Saturday, Oct. 30, at 12:00 p.m. MT. on ESPN+.