{
  "id": 6869496,
  "title": "Arizona volleyball follows the game plan but dops 5th straight",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/arizona-volleyball-follows-the-game-plan-but-dops-5th-straight",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-12T05:44:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/arizona-volleyball-follows-game-plan-054403993.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Arizona volleyball faced a tough challenge this year with a tougher nonconference schedule, resulting in a five-match losing streak. The Wildcats continued to prepare for Big 12 play, hoping it would be just a chance to grow and prepare. However, their latest 3-1 loss to USC has them on a five-match skid. Head coach Rita Stubbs emphasized the importance of maintaining focus and following the game plan, stating that winning and losing are contagious. Outside hitter Carlie Cisneros had her best all-around match of the season with 10 kills, two total blocks, and 11 points. Fellow outside hitter Destiney Ndam-Simpson led the team with 13 kills, although her hitting percentage dropped to .154 after hovering above .300. The team struggled with efficiency as the match progressed, with their hitting percentage dropping to .119 in the third set and .000 in the fourth set. Despite setbacks, Arizona's outsides were critical in the match, contributing to the team's .424 hitting percentage in the opening set. The Wildcats will next face Oregon State Beavers on September 12 at Galen Center in Los Angeles, California.",
  "summary": "Despite dropping their 5th straight, the Arizona Wildcats had positive takeaways",
  "key_points": [
    "Arizona volleyball faces fifth straight loss",
    "Carlie Cisneros leads with 13 kills",
    "Team struggles with efficiency in match"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Wildcats' ongoing struggles suggest that executing their game plan is not enough to secure a win, highlighting the need for adjustments to break their five-match losing streak.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}