TYLER, Texas -  Bailey Wozniak turned in a 32-assist performance to eclipse the 1,000 assist mark for her career, while Addison Mulroney narrowly missed a double-double with a 14-assist, eight-dig performance, but the Texas Woman's University volleyball team (8-15, 3-9 Lone Star Conference) was unable to overcome the offensive firepower of the No. 15 UT Tyler Patriots (16-1, 12-1) on Friday night, falling 3-1 at the Herrington Patriot Center. 

After UT Tyler won the opening set 25-23, the Pioneers came back to knot the match with a 25-19 win in set two; however, UT Tyler closed out the match with 25-19 wins in sets three and four. 

"I'm really proud of how our team is progressing and learning to compete against the top of our conference," said head coach Jeff Huebner. "We had our chances tonight because of the mental and emotional toughness brought by our whole program. There are many terrific box scores tonight, and I was particularly happy with the blocking we did against the number two efficiency team in the league." 

"The big story is Bailey Wozniak reaching 1000 assists," added Huebner. "She puts in the work every day and has incredible trust across her team. Tonight especially she put our hitters in a good position for success as we outhit Tyler throughout the match. Our staff is very grateful for the opportunity to coach Bailey."

The Pioneers jumped ahead in the opening set, building a 15-8 advantage. However, UT Tyler responded, using a 6-1 run to turn a 19-14 TWU lead to a 20-20 tie. After the Pioneers edged closer to the match win by scoring three of four to go ahead 23-21, UT Tyler closed the set with four consecutive points to take the 25-23 win in the opening set. 

Set two saw TWU pull ahead yet again, pushing out to a 13-8 advantage. UT Tyler pulled to within one after scoring four straight points, but the Pioneers gradually pulled away, claiming a three-poiint (21-18) advantage late in the set. After UT Tyler scored a point to cut its deficit to two, the Pioneers scored the final four points to win the second set 25-19 and knot the match. 

The third set saw UT Tyler jump out to a lead early, taking a 17-10 advantage before TWU scored five of six to cut its deficit to 18-15. However, the Pioneers would get no closer as the Patriots took a 25-19 win to edge ahead 2-1 in the set. 

TWU led throughout the fourth set, claiming a 16-11 advantage. The Patriots narrowed the gap to 18-16, and after the Pioneers used a Mulroney kill to go ahead 19-16, UT Tyler closed the set and match with nine consecutive points. 

TWU outhit UT Tyler .219 to .209 for the match, including hitting a match-best .333 in the second set. 

Trixie Oche reached double figures in kills with 10, adding five blocks. Cara Pool led TWU with six blocks while Wozniak added three, and Yanely Pabon turned in a team-best 22 digs. The Pioneers held a 13-5 advantage in blocks. 

The Pioneers conclude their road swing with a 1 p.m. match Saturday at Texas A&M-Commerce.