Scouting Alabama
Alabama is riding a six-match winning streak entering league play, including a pair of 3-1 Power Four victories over Iowa (Sept. 4) and at Virginia (Sept. 9). The Crimson Tide leads the conference with 74 aces, ranks second in the league with a .324 hitting percentage and sits fourth in the conference with 14.39 kills per set.
Defensively, Alabama has the third-lowest opponent hitting percentage in the SEC at .163.
Outside hitter Laney Hennessee leads Alabama with 3.39 kills per set and 112 total kills while also tallying 14 aces this season. Setter Hannah Parant directs the offense with 10.58 assists per set and has added 32 kills on a .435 hitting percentage on 62 attempts while also contributing 22 digs.
Middle blocker Lily Gervase leads the team with 20 blocks and has added 58 kills on a .418 hitting percentage and eight aces. Libero Dionii Fraga anchors the defense with 3.36 digs per set and 111 total digs.