DENTON, Texas (Aug. 25, 2018) – Texas Woman's University volleyball concluded the SpringHill Suites Invitational against the St. Edward's University Hilltoppers and the Florida Institute of Technology Panthers where they won the pair of matches.
 
Texas Woman's 3, St. Edward's 2
 
Maggie Pyles and Katy Ranes continued their domination on the court as the two posted double-doubles against the Hilltoppers. Pyles' double-double came from 15 kills and 16 digs while Ranes' double-double came from a match-high 41 assists and 17 digs. Bailey French led in digs with a match-high of 37 digs.
 
The Pioneers dropped the first set (25-17), but picked up momentum in the second set where they beat the Hilltoppers 25-24. St. Edward's pulled ahead in the match by winning the third set (25-17) and Texas Woman's answered back with a thrilling fourth set where they won 26-25. When it all came down to the final set, the Pioneers topped the 'Toppers with a 15-12 score winning the match 3-2.
 
 
Texas Woman's 3, Florida Institute of Technology 0
 
Ranes dominated the floor with a match-high of 32 kills while French posted a match-high of 19 digs and Pyles posted a match-high 10 kills.
 
The Pioneers laid out the tone in set one with a 25-13 win over the Panthers. Set two was a more physical match, but TWU took it with a 25-21 win followed by a set three 25-17 win to seal the deal and call it an evening.
 
French and Pyles were awarded All-Tournament Team for the SpringHill Suites Invitational.
 
Coach Huebner said, "This weekend was a great weekend for the growth of our team. We had so many great contributors and leaned so much about what it takes to win tough matches. Our team was highlighted by Maggie Pyles and Bailey French who were solid for us over both matches and earned well deserved All-Tournament honors. We're thankful to our fans, administration, families, and friends for helping us put on a top tier event!"
 
Texas Woman's travels to the South Central Classic in Durant, Oklahoma next weekend where they will face off against Central Oklahoma, Southern Nazarene, East Central, and Southeastern Oklahoma State.