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Texas State volleyball heads to Washington for its first-ever road matches at Gonzaga and Washington State, continuing Pac-12 play after back-to-back losses. The Bobcats beat Gonzaga in four sets earlier this season but fell to Washington State in four.

By the Numbers
  • Texas State is 7-12 overall and 2-6 in conference play.
  • Gonzaga is 6-13 overall and 1-6 in conference play; Washington State is 8-9 overall and 3-4.
  • Brooke Bentke led Texas State with 26 kills over the weekend; Peyton McKee added 21.
  • Washington State ranks ninth nationally in blocks per set, averaging 2.95.
Yes, But

Texas State has already beaten Gonzaga this season, but Washington State has won all four meetings between the programs. The Bobcats will need to rebound from their recent losses against two teams with losing overall records, including a Cougars squad whose blocking is a major strength.

State of Play
  • Texas State plays Gonzaga Thursday, Oct. 22, at 8 p.m. CT in Spokane.
  • The Bobcats face Washington State Saturday, Oct. 24, at 1 p.m. CT in Pullman.
  • Both matches are road tests in cities where Texas State has never played.
Bottom Line

The trip offers Texas State a chance to stop its slide and build on its earlier win over Gonzaga, but the matchup with Washington State presents a tougher historical and defensive challenge.