The University of Mississippi Athletics
Tuesday, September 16
Oxford, Miss.
6 PM
Ole Miss
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Memphis
7-3,0-0American
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Memphis
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Ole Miss
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Volleyball Surges Past Memphis, 3-0
9/16/2025 | Volleyball
OXFORD, Miss. – The Ole Miss volleyball program polished off an undefeated home swing, rolling past Memphis, 3-0, on Tuesday night at the Gillom Athletics Performance Center.
Shayla Meyer led the Rebels (5-3, 0-0 SEC) with 12 kills, eight digs and five total blocks, while Gabi Placide added 11 kills. Amanda Hardt led the Tigers (7-3, 0-0 AAC) with 14 kills.
Both teams traded blows to open their first meeting since 2018. Placide and Meyer opened the match with three kills apiece and found the match tied at 12-12. Memphis went on a 4-1 run behind strong serving from Mandy Lawson, but the Rebels quickly answered back. Meyer was the catalyst of the attack, adding three more kills and swinging the match back in the home side's favor with a 22-20 lead. Memphis rallied to tie the match at 23-23, but a kill by Carly Paugh and a block from Meyer and Tessa Jones locked down the set, 25-23.
Strong serving from Placide and Bella Bonanno set the Rebels up with an early 5-1 advantage in the second set. While Memphis pushed back into the set, the Rebels did not let that deter them. Placide recorded two more service aces for three in the set, as the Rebels surged back in front 22-16. Kills by Jones and Paugh gave the Rebels five set points, but the Tigers saved four. Meyer avoided any further trouble, securing a 25-22 win.
Memphis tried to mount a comeback, building a 13-10 advantage. The Rebels were able to respond with a set-changing 6-0 run, with three blocks from Jones, who finished with a career-high-matching six blocks on the day. That was all the Rebels needed, as Placide added three more kills to power the hosts to a 25-19 win.
The Rebels head back out on the road this weekend, traveling to Lubbock, Texas, for the Red Raider Classic. The Rebels will open the event on Friday, Sep. 19, as the Rebels face Incarnate Word at 9:30 a.m., and Texas Tech at 7 p.m. CT. Both matches will be streamed on ESPN Plus.
Fans can continue to show support for the Rebels by joining the ACE Club. Funds from the ACE Club are a major component in helping the Ole Miss volleyball program compete at the highest level. For more information and to donate, click here.
Get rewarded for attending events by joining Rebel Rewards powered by Coca-Cola, the official fan loyalty program of the Ole Miss Rebels. Download the Ole Miss Sports mobile app, sign up for a Rebel Rewards account, and start earning points immediately that can be redeemed for exclusive prizes and experiences.
Keep up with all the latest news and information on the Rebels by following Ole Miss Volleyball on X at @OleMissVB, on Instagram at @olemissvb and on Facebook at Ole Miss Volleyball. See exclusive photo and video content from behind the scenes and connect in real time with everything Ole Miss.
Shayla Meyer led the Rebels (5-3, 0-0 SEC) with 12 kills, eight digs and five total blocks, while Gabi Placide added 11 kills. Amanda Hardt led the Tigers (7-3, 0-0 AAC) with 14 kills.
Both teams traded blows to open their first meeting since 2018. Placide and Meyer opened the match with three kills apiece and found the match tied at 12-12. Memphis went on a 4-1 run behind strong serving from Mandy Lawson, but the Rebels quickly answered back. Meyer was the catalyst of the attack, adding three more kills and swinging the match back in the home side's favor with a 22-20 lead. Memphis rallied to tie the match at 23-23, but a kill by Carly Paugh and a block from Meyer and Tessa Jones locked down the set, 25-23.
Strong serving from Placide and Bella Bonanno set the Rebels up with an early 5-1 advantage in the second set. While Memphis pushed back into the set, the Rebels did not let that deter them. Placide recorded two more service aces for three in the set, as the Rebels surged back in front 22-16. Kills by Jones and Paugh gave the Rebels five set points, but the Tigers saved four. Meyer avoided any further trouble, securing a 25-22 win.
Memphis tried to mount a comeback, building a 13-10 advantage. The Rebels were able to respond with a set-changing 6-0 run, with three blocks from Jones, who finished with a career-high-matching six blocks on the day. That was all the Rebels needed, as Placide added three more kills to power the hosts to a 25-19 win.
The Rebels head back out on the road this weekend, traveling to Lubbock, Texas, for the Red Raider Classic. The Rebels will open the event on Friday, Sep. 19, as the Rebels face Incarnate Word at 9:30 a.m., and Texas Tech at 7 p.m. CT. Both matches will be streamed on ESPN Plus.
Fans can continue to show support for the Rebels by joining the ACE Club. Funds from the ACE Club are a major component in helping the Ole Miss volleyball program compete at the highest level. For more information and to donate, click here.
Get rewarded for attending events by joining Rebel Rewards powered by Coca-Cola, the official fan loyalty program of the Ole Miss Rebels. Download the Ole Miss Sports mobile app, sign up for a Rebel Rewards account, and start earning points immediately that can be redeemed for exclusive prizes and experiences.
Keep up with all the latest news and information on the Rebels by following Ole Miss Volleyball on X at @OleMissVB, on Instagram at @olemissvb and on Facebook at Ole Miss Volleyball. See exclusive photo and video content from behind the scenes and connect in real time with everything Ole Miss.
Team Stats
Mem
UM
Kills
33
38
Errors
20
13
Attempts
96
92
Hitting %
.135
.272
Points
41.0
57.5
Assists
30
36
Aces
5
7
Blocks
3
12.5
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
12
Aces
1
Blocks
5
Kills
11
Aces
3
Blocks
4
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
4
Aces
0
Blocks
6
Players Mentioned
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