DENTON, Texas (October 22, 2022) - In a three-set sweep on Saturday afternoon in Kitty Magee Arena, Texas Woman's (13-11, 4-8) volleyball defeated Western New Mexico (2-22, 0-12) 3-0.  
 
The Pioneers have now extended their Lone Star Conference record to 4-8 and are 13-11 for the overall season. 
 
The match opened with a 25-20 victory over the Mustangs in set one, followed by four different scoring runs to close set two 25-8. The Pioneers solidified their win over the Mustangs in set three, holding them to a five-point stint, to close the match 25-5. 
 
As a team, the Pioneers dominated the Mustangs offensively, hitting at a .456 percentage for the match. With a 26-point gap between the Mustangs, the Pioneers scored 53 points tonight and registered a total of 39 kills. 
 
Tori Woods led the match for the Pioneers with a total of 12 kills. Trixie Oche and Kiya Yeoman played double duty this afternoon and recorded six kills each, followed by three blocks each for the middle blocker duo. 
 
From the service line, eight aces forced the Mustangs out of rotation. Both Lizzy Reed and Luna van Baars cashed in two aces to lead the match. 
 
In assists, Lizzy Reed led the match with 18 helpers, followed by Kiana Reed, who recorded 11 assists. 
 
Emma Nolley made her starting debut as a libero for the Pioneers. She recorded a season high of three assists and ten digs for the match. Woods helped defensively to lead the match and recorded 11 digs. 
 
The Pioneers are on the road in back-to-back matches next week. Their first match will be in Laredo, TX against Texas A&M International on Friday, Oct. 28 at 6 p.m. Then, on Saturday, Oct. 29, the Pioneers will take on Texas A&M - Kingsville in Kingsville, TX at 6 p.m. 

Watch Head Volleyball Coach Jeff Huebner in a post game interview as he talks about the keys to success from tonight's match: https://youtu.be/NbKQgcRa5sQ