The SMU volleyball team will host Rice at Moody Coliseum Friday evening for the first time after playing eight games on the road.

Although the Mustangs currently hold an overall record of 4-10, they hold a record of 2-1 at home for the season.

The Owls hold an overall record of 7-7, and 2-1 in the conference.

The Mustangs come back from El Paso after being defeated by the UTEP Miners with a score of 3-2.

The Owls head to Dallas after defeating Southern Miss 3-2 back in Houston.

The Owls hold more victories over the Mustangs with a record of 19-11 when playing against each other.

SMU has defeated Rice in their last three face-offs, two being here at Moody Coliseum.

The Mustangs have set records throughout their matches this season.

They set a school record three weeks ago when facing Alabama in the Doubletree Invitational. SMU obtained 120 digs in a 3-2 win over Alabama.

SMU is now 21ist in the nation in digs, led by libero Sydney Stewart.

The senior is 20th in the nation with an average of 5.36 digs per set. Senior outside hitter Dana Powell is in the top 10 in Conference USA with an average of 3.89 digs per set.

Last time the two played, the Mustangs won the series 3-1.

The Mustangs will continue home action on Sunday afternoon when they host Houston. SMU holds an all-time record of 7-10 against the Cougars.