BYU returns home for matches against SMC and second-place Pacific

PROVO, Utah – No. 14 BYU women’s volleyball returns to the Smith Fieldhouse this week for matches against Saint Mary’s and Pacific.

Despite falling to Santa Clara on the road last week, the Cougars (19-4, 10-2 West Coast Conference) remain in first place in league play.

Saint Mary’s

• The Cougars first face off against Saint Mary’s (7-14, 3-8 WCC) Thursday at 7 p.m. MST at home.
• BYU beat the Gaels in a four-set match on the road earlier this season.
• Saint Mary’s holds a 7-6 edge in the overall record between the two schools.
• The teams have split the conference series in each of the previous three seasons of league play.

Pacific

• The Cougars end the week at home against Pacific (19-5, 8-3 WCC) Saturday at 1 p.m. MST.
• BYU won a four-set match against the Tigers on their home court earlier this season.
• The two teams are split in the overall series at an even 7-7.
• Pacific has yet to beat the Cougars since joining the conference a season ago.

VIDEO/STATS

Both matches will be televised live nationally on BYUtv. Links to live stats and a video feed can be found on the BYU women’s volleyball schedule page.