DENTON, Texas (Oct. 8, 2022) - The Texas Women's (12-8, 3-5) volleyball team dropped three sets Saturday night to #1 West Texas A&M (15-4, 8-0). 
 
The Pioneers now hold a 3-5 Lone Star Conference record and move to 12-8 in the regular season, while the Lady Buffs win their eighth conference match of the season to extend their winning streak. 
 
West Texas A&M took an early advantage in the first set with a six-point run, creating a wide gap between themselves and the Pioneers and closed the first set 25-11.
 
A push from the Pioneers offensive front created more opportunities to score at the net; however, the Lady Buffs did not budge, claiming set two 25-14. 
 
The Pioneers tied early in the third set, with hopes of taking the Lady Buffs to a fourth set, but the Lady Buffs who pull out the win 25-15, to close the match. 
 
Offensively, the Pioneers adjusted their line of attack, looking for deep corners and playing off the opponent's block, but the Lady Buffs held TWU to a .036 hitting percentage.  
 
Trixie Oche led the Pioneers in kills, posting six, followed by Monica Wood with four and Luna Van Baars recorded three. 
 
Both Erin Jones and Kiana Reed registered seven assists tonight, with the help of Yanely Pabon, who recorded three assists. 
 
Pabon tallied 18 digs for the night, while Kiana Reed and Tori Woods combined for 18 digs. 
 
The Pioneers will be traveling to Tyler, TX to take on UT Tyler Friday, Oct. 14. First serve is set for 5 p.m. in the Louise Herrington Patriot Center.