McCain helped the Warhawks to a 2-2 start following the opening weekend of play. Despite playing out of position, the freshman recorded double-figure kills in all four matches and finished with 55 kills on .317 hitting and 34 digs. She opened her collegiate career with a 10-kills, 13-dig outing against Arkansas-Fort Smith. McCain later had a record-setting match against Ouachita Baptist, with 19 kills and 10 digs, while setting the school-record with eight service aces.