SAN ANGELO, Texas – The No. 6 Angelo State University volleyball team continued its dominant run through Lone Star Conference play Friday night, sweeping Texas Woman's 3-0 at the Junell Center/Stephens Arena to extend its winning streak to 11 matches.
The Belles improved to 19-1 overall and 9-0 in LSC play with set victories of 25-18, 25-17 and 25-23. Texas Woman's fell to 6-13 overall and 3-6 in conference action.
Angelo State finished with 45 kills and a .199 hitting percentage while holding the Pioneers to 33 kills and a .118 attack percentage. The Belles also led in service aces, 4-1, assists, 44-32, and digs, 74-71. Texas Woman's recorded eight blocks to ASU's six.
Julia Hopkins led all players with 12 kills on a .345 hitting percentage.
Alli Kirkpatrick and
Vivian Parker added seven kills apiece, while
Sydney Thornton and
Leah Klueber contributed five each.
The Blue and Gold set the tone early, using a three-kill run from Parker to take the opening set 25-18. The Belles followed with a 25-17 victory in the second set to move within one set of the sweep.
Texas Woman's challenged in the third set, but Angelo State held on for a 25-23 win to close out the match in straight sets.
Gabi Ashcraft paced the offense with 18 assists, while
Olivia Pena added 17. Ashcraft,
Madi Parrish,
Krizia Perez and
Allie Duitsman each recorded 13 digs to lead the defensive effort.
Hannah Barnhill finished with three blocks, and Parrish, Perez and Thornton each served an ace.
The Belles return to the Junell Center/Stephens Arena Saturday, Oct. 17, to host DBU at 2 p.m. to conclude Youth Sports Weekend.
