ODESSA, Texas – The No. 6 Angelo State University volleyball team continued its historic start to the 2026 season Saturday afternoon, sweeping UT Permian Basin 3-0 at the Falcon Dome for it's 10
th-straight victory to remain unbeaten in Lone Star Conference play.
The Belles improved to 18-1 overall and 8-0 in conference action with set victories of 25-22, 25-13 and 25-20. UT Permian Basin fell to 5-9 overall and 0-8 in the LSC.
The Blue and Gold finished the match with a .246 hitting percentage, recording 47 kills while limiting the Falcons to 30 kills and a .066 attack percentage. The Belles also held advantages in assists, 40-30, blocks, 6-5, and digs, 62-59.
Madi Parrish led the Belles with 15 kills on a .452 hitting percentage, adding nine digs.
Alli Kirkpatrick followed with 10 kills, while
Julia Hopkins contributed nine kills and three digs.
Angelo State opened with a competitive first set, overcoming a late challenge to secure a 25-22 victory. The Belles then found their rhythm in the second set, posting 20 kills on a .372 hitting percentage to take a commanding 2-0 lead with a 25-13 win.
The Falcons kept the third set close, but the Belles maintained control down the stretch to close out the sweep with a 25-20 victory.
Gabi Ashcraft paced the offense with 17 assists, while
Olivia Pena added 15.
Allie Duitsman led the defensive effort with 15 digs, and
Krizia Perez contributed 11.
Mary Johnson led the Belles at the net with three total blocks, while Kirkpatrick and
Hannah Barnhill recorded two apiece. Ashcraft also added two service aces.
The Belles return to the Junell Center/Stephens Arena next weekend to continue conference play during Youth Sports Weekend, hosting Texas Woman's on Friday, Oct. 16, at 6 p.m., followed by DBU on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 2 p.m.
