Volleyball | 10/15/2022 3:37:00 PM

Box Score DALLAS, Texas (Oct. 15, 2022) – Saturday afternoon's match against Dallas Baptist (19-3, 10-1) was a game of opportunities for Texas Woman's (12-10, 3-7) volleyball.
 
Even though DBU swept the Pioneers in the Burg Center, the Pioneers battled through a tough match against a Lone Star Conference top contender.
 
The Pioneers kicked off set one with a service error, hoping to be aggressive from the service line. A seven-point score run from DBU extended the scoring gap between the Pioneers 17-6. DBU closed set one 25-11, after an unforced error from the Pioneers.
 
A kill from Tori Woods in set two pushed the Pioneers to fight even harder. As the set progressed, several kills from DBU would decide the fate of set two, 25-18.
 
In the third set, the Pioneers proved they could disrupt any LSC top contender. The Pioneers exchanged points with DBU until a service error evened the set 12-12. DBU continued to push forward, creating a six-point wedge between the Pioneers to close out the match 25-19.
 
The Pioneers strategically served aggressively to take DBU out of rotation. Five aces were recorded for the Pioneers, two from Woods and Lizzy Reed, followed by one service ace from Emma Nolley.
 
Offensively, the Pioneers struggled to put the ball down, as DBU held them to hitting .014 for the match.
 
Woods led the match, registering 23 attacks, and she led the Pioneers with seven kills. A total of nine attacks was tallied by Lexi Williams to help lead the Pioneers.
 
Monica Wood cashed in two blocks for the Pioneers, followed by Luna Van Baars and Trixie Oche with one block each.
 
The Pioneers will head to Wichita Falls, TX to take on Midwestern State on Wednesday, Oct. 19. First serve is slated for 6 p.m.