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Red team wins Arizona volleyball Red-Blue scrimmage

The Blue team started strong, but the Red team got stronger as the match progressed

Red team wins Arizona volleyball Red-Blue scrimmage

The Arizona Wildcats’ Red team claimed victory in a four-set Red-Blue intrasquad scrimmage on Saturday, showcasing the promise of the 2026 squad while answering some lingering questions. The Blue team emerged with 34 kills, a .109 hitting percentage, and 5 blocks compared to the Red’s 56 kills, .181 hitting, and 10 blocks. Despite both teams’ struggles with serving, the Red team’s performance stood out.

The roster mix kept the Blue team competitive, even after swapping positions in the second set. Ndam-Simpson stepped into a potential future role, recording 24 kills with a .177 hitting percentage. Woods displayed improvement in blocking but had 5 errors. Carlson led the Blue side with 7 kills and 6 blocks. Osunsanmi contributed with 9 kills and 1 block.

Renee Jones secured 5 kills and a block assist during her four-set day. Siapani came out occasionally as an opposite, while Tucker matched Carlson with 6 blocks. Flemister, playing on both teams, showcased versatility with 2 kills and 5 blocks. Stubbs highlighted Flemister’s all-around performance. The match underscored the need for improvement in serving and overall consistency.

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