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Western New Mexico University Athletics

Western New Mexico University Athletics

Mustangs Sweep Defending HC Champs for Second Straight Day in Volleyball Action

The Lady Mustang Volleyball team swept the visiting St. Edward's University Rams, 30-21, 30-21, 30-20, Saturday afternoon at home. The loss sends St. Edward's home with a 5-14, 2-2 record; while the Mustangs enjoy the view from the top of the conference with a 15-4, 4-1 record.

In sending a message to the Heartland Cconference, the Lady 'Stangs out hit and out dug the defending champs (.333 to .186 and 51 to 31 digs).

Stephanie Higgins (Biggsville, IL/) needed a doctor because she was sick, posting 20 kills many with dominant force. Jennifer Snowbarger (Oskaloosa, IA/Oskaloosa High School) followed closely tallying 14 kills and a hitting percentage of .429. Newcomers Janiel McNeill (Thatcher, AZ/) and Jillian Caves (Moline, IL/Moline High School) each had six kills.

Defensivley for WNMU, Jessica Lindgren (Albuquerque, NM/Cibola High School) had a game high with 11 digs, followed closely by junior Melanie Tang (Honolulu, HI/Mary Knoll High School) with 9 and fellow freshman Denise Lunt (Pima, AZ/) with 8.

The SEU Rams were led offensively by Lindsey Douglas with 9 kills and an impressive hitting percentage of .600. Teal Clark helped damper the Mustang momentum by posting 6 digs. Also defensively for St. Edward's was Kristen Lozano who had 7 block assists out of the 7.5 total team blocks.

The 'Stangs will be back in action in Phoenix, AZ taking on Bentley College, Cal State-Dominguez Hills, and Grand Canyon starting on October 7 at 4:00 PM.

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