STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS –The UT Arlington volleyball team (24-2,14-0 WAC) continued to remain unbeaten in conference play with a 3-0 victory (25-11, 16-25, 25-14, 25-18) over the Tarleton State Texans (7-20, 2-12 WAC) this Monday at the Wisdom Gym to claim the outright regular season championship. The victory increased the Mavs win streak to 16 while giving the Mavs it's first regular season championship since 2002.
The Mavs had a very strong attack in the win with 35 kills behind a .425 hitting percentage, the second highest mark of the season. The Mavs were led by graduate
Brianna Ford, who had 18 kills in the win and had 12 digs for her thirteenth double-double of the season.
Sjakkie Donkers, a native from the Netherlands, had 11 kills while
Paige Reagor pitched in nine kills and also led the Mavs in blocks with seven on the day.
Sophie Ocampo had eight kills while Cansu Günaydin had seven.
Samantha Glenn led the team in digs with 18 and
Mollie Blank put up 53 assists in the win, making it the foruth time this season the graduate has attributed 50 or more assists.
THOUGHTS FROM COACH
"Excellent team win," said head coach
J.T. Wenger. "Our offense today was consistent and we overcame a dropped second set over a strong opponent. Our middles in Reagor and Ocampo had an excellent hitting night, each slashing over .500"
NEXT UP
The Mavs continue their three-game road trip with a matchup on Thursday Nov. 14 against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds (10-15 6-8 WAC) at 7:30 p.m. CT. in Cedar City, Utah.
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