CONWAY, AR. - The Central Arkansas Sugar Bears and the Oklahoma Sooners collide this week in a two-match stretch, first in Norman at
5:00 p.m. on Sept. 18th then in Conway at
3:30 p.m on Sept. 21st. UCA is looking to pull off an upset or at least give Oklahoma a stiff test both on the road and at the Prince Center.
| Team |
Overall Record |
Recent Trends |
| Central Arkansas (Sugar Bears) |
2-6 |
Winless in the ASUN so far (0-0 in conference), dropped their latest match to DePaul. The Bears have lost two straight. |
| Oklahoma Sooners |
7-1 |
Strong start to their season, riding a 4-match win streak. Led by consistent offense and efficient ball handling. |
Key Players & Leaders
For UCA: Sugar Bears
For Oklahoma: Sooners
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According to the cumulative statistics, Kamille Gibson is among the top for kills per set, averaging ~2.52 and also contributing with solid attack percentages.
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Alexis Shelton and Avaya Maga are also important contributors via kills/attack efficiency and assists/digs respectively.
Matchup Notes
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UCA is likely to rely on Bohannan's scoring and Koons' distributing. Keeping Kills-to-Errors low (quality hitting) and maximizing serve pressure will be key for them to challenge a strong Oklahoma squad.
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Oklahoma has depth, efficient hitters, and seems in good rhythm. UCA will want to disrupt their offensive flow with strong blocking and defensive coverage.
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The home match in Conway gives UCA a chance to use familiar surroundings and crowd energy — if they can stay competitive through the first match in Norman, momentum might swing.
Recent Matchups: UCA vs. Oklahoma
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Last matchup: August 30, 2025 — Oklahoma defeated UCA 3-0.
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Prior to that: September 13, 2022 — Oklahoma won 3-0 at home vs. UCA.
- Earliest in this recent stretch: September 14, 2021 — Oklahoma again swept UCA 3-0 in Norman.
Where to watch:
UCA at Norman
ESPN+ | https://tinyurl.com/bde3kj2y
Live Stats | https://tinyurl.com/ms5r2mce
Oklahoma at UCA
ESPN+ | https://tinyurl.com/j7ktpvvy
Live Stats | https://tinyurl.com/39s8tjar
