Fort Smith, A.R. – The Western New Mexico University Volleyball team played a three-set match against LSC competitor, University of Arkansas-Fort Smith. The Lions fought head to head with the Mustangs and were able to defeat them 3-0.

Senior veteran Bria Augustine (Bellflower, CA/Mayfair High School) had a great night offensively totaling 11 kills. Another senior player, Megan Custer (El Paso, TX/Eastwood High School) put up some numbers this evening with 4 kills throughout the match. Freshman Janey Cortez (El Paso, TX/East Lake HS) was able to place some cross court swings landing her 4 kills.
 
Senior Madelynn Culp (Vancouver, WA/Union High School) lead the Mustang team in assists rounding up 12 followed by freshman Hailey Hertzog (Phoenix, AZ/Chaparral High School) with 9 assists. Sophomore Taliyah Balladares (Santa Fe, NM/Santa Fe High School) had 3 assists for the night.

For the Mustang defense, dig leader Bria Augustine (Bellflower, CA/Mayfair High School) earned 9 digs followed by Madelynn Culp (Vancouver, WA/Union High School) with 8 digs and Taliyah Balladares (Santa Fe, NM/Santa Fe High School) with 7 digs. Megan Custer (El Paso, TX/Eastwood High School) also assisted the Mustangs with 2 blocks for the match.
 
In set one, the Mustangs and the Lions fought head-to-head ending 22-25 with the Lions out on top. In set two, the Mustangs were unable to gain momentum and found themselves in a large hole falling to the Lions 14-25. In set three, the Mustangs were able to find their rhythm and held a few three-point leads, but unfortunately came short 23-25.
 
WNMU Mustangs will continue their road weekend against Oklahoma Christian University, Saturday October 9^th, at 11:00 AM.
 
 
 
This game recap is presented by First American Bank. First American Bank is a proud supporter of WNMU Athletics!