ODESSA, Texas (Oct. 17, 2026) – The Texas Woman's volleyball team closed its weekend road trip with a three-set sweep over UT Permian Basin on Saturday afternoon inside the Falcon Dome.
The Pioneers (7-13, 4-6 Lone Star Conference) defeated the Falcons (5-11, 0-10 LSC) by scores of 25-22, 27-25 and 25-21 to secure their fourth conference victory of the season.
Texas Woman's controlled the offensive battle, finishing with 47 kills compared to UT Permian Basin's 30.
The Pioneers recorded a .182 hitting percentage while limiting the Falcons to a .078 clip.
TWU also held advantages in assists (45-30), digs (56-53), blocks (7-5) and service aces (4-3).
Gracie Erichsen led the Pioneers offensively with a match-high 13 kills, while
Trinity Blackwood added 10 kills.
Mary Grace King contributed eight kills, two service aces and eight digs.
The Pioneers established their offensive rhythm early, recording 16 kills and hitting .244 in the opening set.
TWU limited UT Permian Basin to a .083 hitting percentage and held off the Falcons to claim the first set, 25-22.
The second set featured the strongest offensive performance of the afternoon for Texas Woman's.
The Pioneers recorded 20 kills on 58 attempts while hitting .172.
UT Permian Basin responded with 14 kills and pushed the set beyond regulation, but TWU secured the final two points to take a 27-25 victory and build a two-set advantage.
Texas Woman's carried its momentum into the third set, where its defensive effort helped close out the match.
The Pioneers held the Falcons to six kills and a -.120 hitting percentage in the final frame.
TWU recorded 11 kills and capitalized on nine UTPB attack errors to secure the 25-21 victory and complete the sweep.
Defensively,
Alyssa Rojo led the Pioneers with a match-high 21 digs, while
Lorena Gómez added 10.
At the net,
Benedite Anuman,
Teagan Hill and King each recorded two blocks.
The Pioneers also received contributions from their setters, as
Cat Millsap finished with a team-high 23 assists and Gómez added 17.Â
PRIME PERFORMERS
KEY MOMENTS
- Set 1 – Pioneers Take the Opener: Texas Woman's established its offensive presence with 16 kills and a .244 hitting percentage. The Pioneers held UT Permian Basin to 10 kills and a .083 hitting percentage to secure the opening set, 25-22.
- Set 2 – TWU Holds Off the Falcons: The Pioneers produced their highest kill total of the match with 20 in the second set. UT Permian Basin answered with 14 kills and extended the frame beyond 25 points, but TWU prevailed 27-25 to take a commanding 2-0 match lead.
- Set 3 – Pioneers Complete the Sweep: Texas Woman's relied on its defense in the final frame, limiting UT Permian Basin to six kills and a -.120 hitting percentage. The Pioneers recorded 11 kills and forced nine attack errors to claim the set, 25-21, and secure the sweep.
UP NEXT
The Pioneers continue Lone Star Conference play on Tuesday, Oct. 20, as they travel to Laredo, Texas, to face Texas A&M International at 6 p.m. inside the TAMIU Kinesiology and Convocation Building.
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