Volleyball | 10/9/2026 11:35:00 PM

Box Score DENTON, Texas (Oct. 9, 2026) – The Texas Woman's volleyball team dropped a three-set decision to St. Edward's on Friday evening inside Kitty Magee Arena.
The Pioneers (5-12, 2-5 LSC) fell to the Hilltoppers (10-8, 5-3 LSC) by scores of 25-20, 25-16 and 25-12.

Trinity Blackwood led the Pioneers offensively with eight kills while adding five blocks. 

Montserrat Soto-Talavera contributed four kills, three blocks and two service aces.

Defensively, Alyssa Rojo recorded a team-high 12 digs, followed by Mary Grace King with nine. 

Lorena Gómez added seven digs and a team-high 10 assists.

TWU finished the match with 24 kills, 20 assists, 42 digs and seven blocks. 

The Pioneers were held to a .025 hitting percentage, while St. Edward's recorded 42 kills and hit .278.

IMPACT PLAYERS

• Trinity Blackwood: Eight kills and five blocks.
• Montserrat Soto-Talavera: Four kills, three blocks and two service aces.
• Alyssa Rojo: Team-high 12 digs and two assists.
• Lorena Gómez: Team-high 10 assists and seven digs.
• Mary Grace King: Nine digs.

KEY MOMENTS

• Set 1 Hilltoppers Claim the Opener: St. Edward's established the early advantage with 14 kills and a .270 hitting percentage in the opening frame. TWU recorded 10 kills, but the Hilltoppers secured the first set, 25-20.
• Set 2 St. Edward's Extends the Lead: The Pioneers recorded nine kills in the second set, but St. Edward's maintained its offensive momentum with 15 kills and a .270 hitting percentage. The Hilltoppers claimed the frame, 25-16, to take a 2-0 match advantage.
• Set 3 Hilltoppers Secure the Match: TWU struggled offensively in the final frame, recording five kills while hitting -.053. St. Edward's finished with 13 kills and a .294 hitting percentage to take the set, 25-12, and complete the three-set victory.

UP NEXT
The Pioneers return to Kitty Magee Arena on Saturday, Oct. 10, to face St. Mary's at 2 p.m. for Alumni Day.