COMMERCE, Texas - Addison Mulroney had a team-high nine kills, while Trixie Oche hit .429 in a seven-kill effort, but the Texas Woman's University volleyball team (8-16, 3-10 Lone Star Conference) fell short in a 3-0 loss to Texas A&M-Commerce (12-8, 10-4) on Saturday. 

"Our team did a good job today from the service line and in system," said head coach Jeff Huebner. "We got a good boost from Liz Ugbaja off the bench while Trixie and Bailey (Wozniak) continue to play very well. We are excited about our seniors and senior Saturday to honor some truly incredible people. Looking forward to a packed house to celebrate with!"

The Lions edged TWU 26-24 in the opening set and followed with 25-19 and 25-15 wins in sets two and three. 

After TAMUC pulled out to a 5-1 advantage in the opening set, TWU slowly but surely chipped away at the advantage, but could not get ahead until the late portion of the set. TAMUC held a 22-16 advantage, to which TWU responded by scoring seven straight points, including three service aces off the hand of Wozniak. After the Lions tied the set, TWU forced set point at 24-23 after a kill by Oche. 

However, the Lions knotted the match and scored the next two points to claim a 26-24 win in the opening set, and after TAMUC built early leads in sets two and three, the Lions kept the Pioneers at arm's length down the stretch to claim the match win. 

Wozniak dished out a team-best 27 assists, while Yanely Pabon had a match-high 17 digs. TWU held a 9-4 advantage in aces, with Wozniak turning in a match-high four. 

The Pioneers return to the friendly confines of Kitty Magee Arena for their final home matches of the 2021 campaign, hosting UT Permian Basin at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5 and Western New Mexico at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 6.