{
  "id": 12024711,
  "title": "Communication, adjustments lift Arizona volleyball over Texas Tech",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/communication-adjustments-lift-arizona-volleyball-over-texas-tech",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T23:17:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/communication-adjustments-lift-arizona-volleyball-231732573.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a 3-0 victory over Texas Tech on Sunday at McKale Center, Arizona volleyball players Kennedy Osunsanmi, Maria Olga Siapani, and Gigi Whann showcased improved communication and adjustment skills. Head coach Rita Stubbs noted that her team was more relaxed and confident in their ability to win, as opposed to the pressure they felt after a loss on Friday. Outside hitters Destiny Ndam-Simpson and Carlie Cisneros, who sometimes struggled to play well simultaneously, communicated effectively, setting each other up for success. Ndam-Simpson and Cisneros each had double-doubles, contributing strong hitting percentages and solid serving performances. Arizona's serving disrupted Texas Tech's rhythm, leading to a change in serving strategy that paid off. The Wildcats utilized their back row attack more effectively, setting the ball on purpose as discussed during the match. With a 70% team performance rate, Arizona scored over 50% of its points off its serve, exceeding the sport's average. They also served eight aces while committing just six service errors. Despite a tough first set, Arizona rebounded in the second set and dominated the final set, securing the win. The team's strong defensive performance was evident, as they outdug their opponents 54-48, improving from a previous poor showing. Arizona's block defense was also notable, with five total blocks to Texas Tech's one, three of which came in the final set. The team's overall hitting average of .293 was just above .290, a milestone for the Wildcats this season. Coach Stubbs emphasized that these successes are a result of the team's improved communication and trust in their coach's strategic decisions, reflecting a positive shift in their performance.",
  "summary": "Arizona picks up its first Big 12 win in dominant fashion",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Newsweek",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/paul-finebaum-declares-deion-sanders-era-over-after-latest-colorado",
        "published": "2026-10-04T18:08:28.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}