UNM volleyball defeats Houston Christian in the finale of Lobo Invitational: Photos

UNM's Gioia Riccato, far right, reacts with her teammates as the Lobos face Houston Christian in the finale of the season-opening Lobo Invitational at the Johnson Center on the campus of UNM in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025.

UNM's Gioia Riccato (23) spikes the ball over the net as the Lobos face Houston Christian in the finale of the season-opening Lobo Invitational at the Johnson Center on the campus of UNM in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025.

UNM’s Naomi Chankoumi, right, spikes the ball during the Lobos’ match against Houston Christian in the finale of the season-opening Lobo Invitational on Saturday at the Johnson Center.

UNM's Uliana Yastrub (7) dives for the ball as the Lobos face Houston Christian in the finale of the season-opening Lobo Invitational at the Johnson Center on the campus of UNM in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025.

UNM's Gioia Riccato (23) spikes the ball over the net as the Lobos face Houston Christian in the finale of the season-opening Lobo Invitational at the Johnson Center on the campus of UNM in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025.

UNM's Solia Angilau (20) and Addison France (15) attempt to block the ball from Houston Christian's Sa'Myah Medford (7) as the Lobos face Houston Christian in the finale of the season-opening Lobo Invitational at the Johnson Center on the campus of UNM in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025.

UNM's Addison France (15) reacts after the Lobos win the game against Houston Christian in the finale of the season-opening Lobo Invitational at the Johnson Center on the campus of UNM in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025.

UNM's Gioia Riccato (23) reacts as the Lobos face Houston Christian in the finale of the season-opening Lobo Invitational at the Johnson Center on the campus of UNM in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025.

UNM’s Zoe Leonard (13) and Houston Christian’s Madison Hess (13) battle at the net during an Aug. 30 match at Johnson Center. Leonard, a redshirt freshman, has played a key role in the Lobos’ 6-1 start this season.

UNM's Naomi Chankoumi (18) bumps the ball over as the Lobos face Houston Christian in the finale of the season-opening Lobo Invitational at the Johnson Center on the campus of UNM in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025.

UNM's Naomi Chankoumi (18) spikes the ball over the net as the Lobos face Houston Christian in the finale of the season-opening Lobo Invitational at the Johnson Center on the campus of UNM in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025.

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Published August 30, 2025 - 6:03 p.m. Modified August 30, 2025 - 8:53 p.m.

Lobo volleyball sweeps Huskies, improves to 3-0

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Lobo volleyball finished off an efficient tournament performance Saturday with a 3-0 sweep of Houston Christian.

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