ARLINGTON, TX – The UT Arlington volleyball team secured a statement victory over Utah Tech on Saturday, earning their second conference win of the season and snapping the Trailblazers' undefeated conference record. The Mavs now hold a 10-8 overall record and 2-4 in WAC play.
 
UTA jumped out to a hot start in the opening set, taking a 5-3 lead and keeping that momentum to extend the score 9-4 before Utah Tech called its first timeout. The Trailblazers struggled to find rhythm early, committing several errors as the Mavericks built a commanding 17-7 advantage. UTA maintained control throughout the set and closed it out, 25-14.
 
Utah Tech came out strong in the second set, jumping to an 11-7 lead before UTA called a timeout. The Trailblazers continued to apply pressure, extending their advantage 15-9 and forcing another Maverick timeout at 17-9. Despite the solid blocking from UTA, Utah tech's consistency helped them stay in control and take the set, 25-16, evening the match at one set apiece.
 
UTA started strong in the third set, taking a quick 5-2 lead before Utah Tech battled back to tie it at 5-5. The Trailblazers briefly pulled ahead 6-5, but the Mavericks regained the lead behind a pair of kills from Jalie Tritt to go up 7-9. Both teams traded points through the middle of the set, with neither side leading by more than two. UTA called a timeout trailing 21-19, then rallied late to take the tightly contested frame, 28-26, and a 2-1 match lead.
 
Utah Tech opened the fourth set strong, jumped ahead 4-1 and prompting an early UTA timeout. The Mavericks responded with a run to tie the score at 9-9 before edging ahead 12-11. After an unsuccessful Utah Tech challenge on a service ace from Hana Aiana, UTA maintained the momentum down the stretch. The Trailblazers called timeout trailing 19-18, but the Mavericks held firm to close out the set 25-22 and secure the 3-1 win.
 
Game Notes

• Jalie Tritt led the game in kills with 17, attacks with 47, and points with 18.
• Samantha Glenn led the contest in digs with 23.
• Mira Ledermueller led the game in assists with 38.
• Hana Aiana led the contest in blocks with six.

NEXT UP
The Mavericks will face the Lancers of California Baptist for the second time this season, this time at home on Thursday, Oct. 23 at 6 p.m. CT.
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