SILVER CITY, N.M. – The Western New Mexico University Volleyball team returned home for a matchup with Rattlers of St. Mary's University. The Mustangs fell in four sets, 3-1.
 
Senior Jazmyne Walker (Las Vegas, NV/Legacy HS) was a force on offense tonight with 29 kills. Naomi Kimble (Animas, NM/Animas HS) had 14 kills as well. Letícia Correa had 39 assists. Chase Kallevig (Louisburg, KS/Louisburg High School) recorded an impressive five aces.

Janey Cortez (El Paso, TX/East Lake HS) led the Mustangs on defense with 17 digs. Carley Deck (Tucson, AZ/Tanque Verde HS) and Walker were forces up front with 3 total blocks each.
 
The Rattlers held a steady lead in the beginning of set one, up 9-5. After a late comeback fell short by the Mustangs, the Rattlers took set one 25-19.
 
Rattlers 1, Mustangs 0.

In set two, the Mustangs found themselves up early 8-4, thanks to two Kallevig aces. After a tough battle, an attack error by the Rattlers gave the Mustangs the set, 25-22.
 
Rattlers 1, Mustangs 1.
 
For set number three, the Rattlers came out hot, leading 12-5 out of the gate. The Mustangs eventually would settle in, but it was little too late, as they dropped the set 25-17.
 
Rattlers 2, Mustangs 1.               
 
For the fourth set, after trailing first, the Mustangs were able to tie things up at 12s. Towards the ladder of the set, the Mustangs trailed 20-19, before a 5-1 run put them away 25-20.
 
Rattlers 3, Mustangs 1.
 
The Mustangs host St. Edwards tomorrow, Oct. 13^th at 6:00 PM MT.

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