LEBANON, Tenn. -- Cumberland Women's Volleyball travels east to face off against Freed-Hardeman in Mid-South Conference play.

Cumberland (13-11, 3-1) is scorching hot, winning six of their last seven matches, which included two four-set wins over St. Francis (Ill.) and Judson (Ill.)

Cumberland's attack is looking to round into form as conference play continues, averaging almost 12 kills per set on a .191 hitting percentage. While distributing 11 assists per set and hitting 2.4 service aces per set. Defensively, CU is averaging 14.2 digs per set and two blocks per set and is allowing 10.6 kills per set on a .160 hitting percentage.

Individually, the Phoenix are led by a trio of players who have swept the Mid-South Conference Player of the Week awards. Starting off with the Attacker of the Week, Carola Schnidrig. The junior outside is averaging 2.76 kills per set on a .208 hitting percentage, while also hitting 40 service aces and collecting 2.45 digs per set. The Mid-South Setter of the Week, Carlee Rogers, has been everywhere, averaging 1.89 kills per set, 7.1 assists per set, 2.24 digs per set, and 0.65 blocks per set. 

In the backline, Mid-South Defender of the Week Kaleigh Glass is averaging 3.87 digs per set and has hit 36 service aces. CU's attack is supplemented by a pair of sophomores, outside Bianca Guceanu and right side Jacey Hubbell. Guceanu is averaging 2.13 kills per set on a .155 hitting percentage, and Hubbell is averaging 1.89 kills per set on a .230 hitting percentage. 

For Freed-Hardeman (9-12, 0-4), the Lions are looking for their first conference win of the season as they have lost five of their last six.

As a team, Freed-Hardeman is averaging 11.4 kills per set on a .167 hitting percentage, while distributing 10.5 assists per set. The Lions collect 12.5 digs per set and are strong in the serve, hitting 2.5 service aces per set.  Defensively, the Lions are allowing 9.1 kills per set on a .179 hitting percentage. 

Individually for FHU, they are led by a trio of freshman outsides: Teodora Dacic (2.53 kills per set), Olivia Saint (2.48 kills per set), and Marija Cabadaj (2.17 kills per set) are the ones who set the pace for the Lions offense. The setter duo of sophomore Becca Heineman (4.53 assists per set) and junior Alyssa Austin (4.19 assists per set) are the lead distributors to these outsides. Defensively, Freed-Hardeman is anchored by freshman defensive specialist Hanaé Bezerga, who is averaging 2.81 digs per set.

In the series between Cumberland and Freed-Hardeman, the Lions have the slight edge, as CU has a record of 17-21 against FHU. However, the Phoenix have controlled the recent history between the two Tennessee foes, with Cumberland winning 14 of the last 15 matchups, including a sweep in 2025. When Cumberland travels to Brewer Sports Center, CU has a record of 8-11.

First serve is set for 7:00 PM, and you can watch it on Freed-Hardeman's YouTube page.