Colorado
#11 BYU
October 21, 2026 | Volleyball
PROVO, Utah — After a sweep at Iowa State, No. 25 Colorado continues its three-match road stretch to face No. 11 BYU and Utah this week.Â
The Buffaloes look to avenge losses to BYU in November 2025 and Utah on Sept. 25, 2026. Â
During its most recent match against Iowa State, Colorado recorded a .375 hitting percentage to advance to 4-3 on the road. Pin attacker Ana Burilovic led the charge with 17 kills and hit a season-best .517. Setter Jenna Ylivainiio recorded a career-high in a three-set match with 39 assists.
MATCH #18 - Thursday, Oct. 22, 6:30 p.m. MT
No. 25 Colorado (13-4, 4-3 Big 12) vs. No. 11 BYU (15-1, 7-0 Big 12)
SERIES RECORD: 2-6
LAST MEETING: 3-1 loss (Nov. 29, 2025 - Boulder, Colo.)
STREAK: L1
OPPONENT WEBSITE: https://byucougars.com/
WATCH: ESPN+
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MATCH #19 - Sunday, Oct. 25, 1 p.m. MT
No. 25 Colorado (13-4, 4-3 Big 12) vs. Utah (12-6, 4-3 Big 12)
SERIES RECORD: 16-20
LAST MEETING: 3-0 loss (Sept. 25, 2026 - Boulder, Colo.)
STREAK: L1
OPPONENT WEBSITE: https://utahutes.com/sports/womens-volleyballÂ
WATCH: ESPN+
FIRST SERVE:
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Colorado is ranked 25th in the AVCA-Taraflex poll for the second consecutive week. The team has been ranked every week this season, including in the preseason poll.
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CU leads the Big 12 in blocks per set, averaging 2.98, good for fourth in the NCAA. The Buffaloes are also third in the Big 12 for opponent hitting percentage, holding opponents to a .180 mark.Â
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After the win against Iowa State, Colorado is 6-2 in three-set matches this season and 11-2 against unranked opponents.
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Middle blocker Cayla Payne is second in the conference in blocks per set with 1.36.Â
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Setter Jenna Ylivainio is fourth in assists in the conference with an average of 9.67 per set.Â
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Libero Tinons Munar Galmes is leading Colorado in digs with 228 this season.
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Pin attacker Ines Losada has 23 service aces on the season. She has matched her career-high five aces in three separate matches. Â
A LOOK AT BYU: The Cougars are led by seniors Claire Little Chambers and Kelli Jo Burgess. Little Chambers has recorded 196 kills, 114 digs and 42 blocks on the season. Burgess is leading the team in blocks with 99 total. BYU has swept its past five matches and remains undefeated in the Big 12. The Cougars are fifth in the Big 12 for hitting percentage and first for opponent digs, as well as first for opponent service aces and second for blocks. They are third in the conference in points and assists. Head Coach Rob Neilson is in his first year with BYU. He previously coached at Utah State for six years.
MEETING UTAH: While not currently ranked, Utah received votes in the latest poll. The Utes are coming off a 3-2 loss to Iowa State. Against the Cyclones, outside hitter Kamyrn Gibadlo recorded a double-double with 20 kills and 16 digs. Opposite hitter Loryn Helgesen collected 19 kills against Iowa State alongside six blocks. Utah poses an offensive threat, leading the Big 12 in kills and sitting at second in assists. This puts them at eighth in the NCAA for assists per set with 13.23 and fourth for kills per set with 14.31. The Utes have lost their last two matches and will face Arizona State at home before meeting Colorado. Utah is led by head coach Alyssa D'Errico, who is in her first season at the helm after serving as assistant coach for three seasons.Â
ROAM WITH THE BUFFS: The matches against BYU and Utah will be broadcast on ESPN+. Fans can also follow Colorado matches through live stats available at CUBuffs.com. For more information on the Colorado volleyball team, please visit cubuffs.com/vb. Fans of the Buffs can follow @cubuffsvb on Instagram, X, Facebook and TikTok.
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