CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's volleyball team will head to Texas to take on UTRGV on Thursday, Sept. 28 at 5:30 p.m. MT.
MATCH INFO
Southern Utah vs UTRGV
COACH KACEY NADY SAYS
"We are excited to be road-tested and hungry to prove the fight of our team."
TOP T-BIRDS
LAST TIME OUT
Southern Utah vs. California Baptist
The two squads matched each other point for point to begin set one, as they found themselves tied at 12-12. Southern Utah broke ahead with a 4-0 run to take the lead and never looked back, claiming the first set 25-22.
CBU took a 12-7 advantage midway through set two. Hana Makonova recorded one kill and two blocks that sparked a 4-0 run to bring the Thunderbirds within a single point (12-11). Andrea Spasojevic delivered a kill to tie the set at 14-14, but that was as close as the T-Birds would get as the Lancers took the set 25-21.
Makonova stayed hot, racking up three kills and another block to propel the 'Birds to a 12-9 advantage. CBU used an 8-1 burst to take a four point advantage (17-13). The Thunderbirds stormed back to get within one (21-20) late in the set. The Lancers went on to seize the set 25-21.
Carissa Richie poured in three kills to lead the 'Birds in set four, but it wasn't enough as CBU would go on to win the set 25-13 and the match 3-1.
SCOUTING REPORT: UTRGV VAQUEROS
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The Vaqueros are led by head coach Todd Lowery, who is in his ninth season with the team.
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UTRGV owns a 7-8 overall record, including a 1-1 start in Western Athletic Conference play.
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Nadine Zech leads the Vaqueros with 2.70 kills per set.
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Luanna Emiliano distributes 9.62 assists each set.
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Kiaraliz Perez averages 3.75 digs per set.
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