DENTON, Texas - The Texas Woman's University volleyball team (4-4) dropped a pair of matches on Saturday on the final day of the Denton Volleyfest, losing 3-1 decisions to Southwestern Oklahoma (4-4) and Ouachita Baptist (3-5). 

In the opener, TWU raced out to a dominant 25-15 win in the opening set before falling 25-18, 25-19, and 25-13 in the final three sets. 

Jessica Freehill led the Pioneers with 11 kills in the opener, hitting a team best .318. Lizzy Reed dished out 18 assists, while Sydney Stroh added 13 digs. 

The Pioneers held a 10-5 blocking advantage, paced by five by Trixie Oche. After holding SWOSU to a -.026 hitting percentage in the opening set, the Bulldogs offense came to life in the second set as SWOSU turned in a 20-kill effort and hit .381. 

In the finale, again the Pioneers claimed a 25-15 win in the opening set, but Ouachita came back to win the next three sets by scores of 25-21, 25-22, and 25-22. 

Freehill again led the way with 10 kills, Reed added 21 assists to go alongside Taylor Skrzycki's 13, and Stroh led the way with 19 digs. Reed added 12 digs to pick up the double-double. 

TWU held a 14-10 blocking advantage, with Oche, Monica Wood, and Freehill all taking part in five blocks each. 

For their performances in the tournament, Freehill and Stroh were both named to the all-Tournament team.

The Pioneers return to action on Tuesday, Sept. 14, hosting East Central in a non-conference matchup inside Kitty Magee Arena. First serve is set for 6 p.m.