Arizona leads GCU in volleyball exhibition before power outage ends match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 4:45 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026

During an exhibition match on August 19, 2026, Arizona led Grand Canyon University 2-0 with set scores of 25-17 and 25-22. The match was halted in the third set at 27-27 due to a power outage caused by severe weather. Arizona's improved serving helped stifle GCU's offense, which struggled to hit.129 as a team. Both teams had positive takeaways, with Arizona's head coach noting areas for improvement. The match was called after officials determined the power outage affected the entire grid.
- •Arizona leads GCU 2-0 in sets when the match was halted.
- •The match was tied 27-27 in the third set when interrupted.
- •Arizona served six aces and improved from their previous scrimmage.
- •GCU's outside hitter Starr Williams had eight kills with low hitting efficiency.
- •Power was restored approximately 30 minutes after the match was called.
- 4:45 AMYahoo Sports — Lights-out performance for Arizona and GCU in volleyball exhibition
"A power outage ended the match with Arizona leading 2-0
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