Arizona volleyball loses to New Mexico in exhibition match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 4:44 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Arizona volleyball fell to New Mexico 3-1 in an exhibition match on August 22 in Albuquerque. The Wildcats started strong but struggled with efficiency, hitting just.137 as a team. Key player Destiny Ndam-Simpson had 18 kills, while errors in crucial moments hindered Arizona's chances. They now have a week to address weaknesses before opening their regular season against Prairie View A&M on August 28.
- •Arizona volleyball lost 3-1 to New Mexico.
- •Wildcats hit.137 collectively, with only two players above.200.
- •Destiny Ndam-Simpson led with 18 kills and 16 digs.
- •Arizona committed 12 service errors during the match.
- •Wildcats open the regular season against Prairie View A&M on August 28.
- 4:44 AMYahoo Sports — Arizona volleyball drops exhibition at New Mexico
"Too many errors for the Wildcats in their final warmup for the 2026 season
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