DENTON, Texas -
Monica Wood turned in a 10-kill performance,
Yanely Pabon picked up 11 digs, while
Bailey Wozniak turned in 24 assists, seven digs, and five service aces as the Texas Woman's University volleyball team (6-9, 2-3 Lone Star Conference) rolled to a 3-0 win over Cameron (1-14, 0-5) on Friday night inside Kitty Magee Arena.
The Pioneers won the match by set scores of 25-12, 25-14, and 25-20.
"Today's match is a good result for our program," said head coach
Jeff Huebner. "We are connected and a committed group to growth mindset. Our setter/middle work was as good as I've seen in all year. Trixie and Monica led the way for us in a big way. A credit to Isabel Vega and
Clayre Pullin for making good choice after good choice which put us in great position to be successful on offense and defense. Our fans, pep band, friends, families and Pioneer Pride Dance were incredible as always."
TWU raced out to a 13-3 lead in the opening set and had a 21-6 advantage before Cameron reeled off four of five points to cut the deficit to 23-10; however the Pioneers were able to close out the set with plenty of breathing room.
The second set was closer in the opening points, however after Cameron grabbed a 9-8 advantage, TWU reeled off five straight points to claim a 13-9 advantage and led the rest of the way. After Cameron pulled to within 16-13, the Pioneers scored nine of the next ten to claim the second set.
Again in the final set, TWU was dominant in the opening points, opening up a 10-3 advantage en route to a 19-8 lead, however, Cameron closed the gap late in the set, pulling to within four (23-19). However, the Pioneers used a pair of kills from Wood to close out the set and the match.
TWU outhit Cameron .302 to .160, going for a match-best .370 in the second set. The Pioneers held a 10-1 advantage in aces, with Wozniak's five leading the way.
Wozniak hit .625 in the win, while Wood hit .588.
TWU closes its homestand with a 2 p.m. matchup against Midwestern State on Saturday, October 2.
-PIONEERS-