PORTALES, N.M. – On Saturday afternoon, the Western New Mexico University Volleyball Team finished play in the LSC Preview, with a matchup against the Cameron Aggies. The Mustangs would prevail with clean 3-0 sweep.
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Naomi Kimble (Animas, NM/Animas HS) and
Janey Cortez (El Paso, TX/East Lake HS) led the offense with eight kills each. Letícia Correa was handling the ball in style with assists. Three Mustangs recorded three aces on the night.Â
Lilouann Bechec (Cannes, France) led the defense this afternoon with 14 digs. Jéssica Sales was a force up front with six blocks.Â
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The Mustangs and the Aggies would play a back-and-forth set early, tied up at 8s. WNMU would open up the game just enough to hold off the Aggies 25-23.
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Mustangs 1, Aggies 0.
In set two, the Mustangs and Aggies kept trading point back in forth, tied up 12-12. The Mustangs would extend their lead up to six points and take down the Aggies 25-19.
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Mustangs 2, Aggies 0.
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For set number three, the Aggies opened up the set 5-0 before the Mustangs settled in. WNMU would slowly chip away at the lead until they were named the victors, 25-22.
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Mustangs 3, Aggies 0.
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The Mustangs will hit the road for LSC play at Angelo State on Wednesday Sept. 20
th at 5:00 PM MT.
This game recap is presented by First American Bank. First American Bank is a proud supporter of WNMU Athletics!
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