BYU Sweeps Fort Valley State in Commanding Volleyball Victory

Cougars extend win streak to 8 matches with dominant performance

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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The No. 7 BYU Cougars men's volleyball team made quick work of the Fort Valley State Wildcats on Friday, winning in straight sets by scores of 25-18, 25-16, and 25-14. The Cougars hit a torrid .468 as a team, led by 12 kills each from senior Trent Moser and sophomore Connor Oldani. BYU never trailed in the match, pulling away in each set to secure the lopsided victory.

Why it matters

BYU's dominant win extends their current winning streak to 8 matches, as the Cougars continue to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season. The loss was the first ever meeting between the two programs, with Fort Valley State in just its 4th year of existence as a new volleyball program.

The details

BYU jumped out to an early lead in the opening set and never looked back, with junior opposite hitter Teilon-Jonathan Tufuga serving up 4 straight points to give the Cougars a 12-9 advantage they would not relinquish. The Cougars pulled away in the second and third sets, going on multiple 3-0 runs to put the match out of reach for the overmatched Wildcats.

  • The match took place on Friday, February 20, 2026 in Provo, Utah.
  • It was the first ever meeting between BYU and Fort Valley State.

The players

Tennison Lighthall

A BYU player who was seen celebrating during the match.

Tyler Herget

BYU's senior setter, who tallied 35 assists in the victory.

Trent Moser

BYU's senior outside hitter, who finished with 12 kills and 2 blocks.

Connor Oldani

BYU's sophomore outside hitter, who also had 12 kills and 2 blocks.

Teilon-Jonathan Tufuga

BYU's junior opposite hitter, who served up 4 straight points to give the Cougars the lead in the opening set.

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What they’re saying

“Hitting-wise, we made very few errors. That's something that we've been trying to work on, … keeping the ball in play against any team. That gives us a shot at winning any point, and so I think we did a very good job there.”

— Tyler Herget, BYU Senior Setter (deseret.com)

“(Tufuga) really kind of set the standard for us from the service line. He's one of the better servers in the country right now statistically, and so he showed that again tonight. That got us that separation. … I was proud of (Tufuga) to put that pressure on them.”

— Shawn Olmstead, BYU Head Coach (deseret.com)

What’s next

BYU and Fort Valley State will meet again on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 7pm in Provo.

The takeaway

BYU's dominant victory over the upstart Fort Valley State program showcased the Cougars' depth and experience, as they continue to build momentum towards the postseason with their 8th straight win. The Cougars' ability to limit errors and pressure the Wildcats from the service line proved to be the difference in this one-sided affair.