SAN ANGELO, Texas – The No. 5 Angelo State University volleyball team continued its dominant run through Lone Star Conference play Friday night, sweeping Midwestern State 3-0 (25-11, 25-21, 25-19) on Senior Night at the Junell Center/Stephens Arena. The victory extended the Belles' winning streak to 16 matches and improved their record to 24-1 overall and 14-0 in conference play.
Prior to the match, the Belles honored its five seniors;
Taryn Barnes,
Hannah Barnhill,
Alli Kirkpatrick,
Madi Parrish and
Krizia Perez.
Angelo State set the tone early, dominating the opening set with a .538 hitting percentage while limiting the Mustangs to just nine kills and a .074 attack percentage. The Belles carried that momentum into the second set, overcoming a more competitive effort from Midwestern State to take a 2-0 advantage. ASU closed out the match in the third, hitting .394 while holding the Mustangs to a .057 clip.
Julia Hopkins led the Belles with 14 kills while hitting .429, adding an assist and two digs.
Hannah Barnhill followed with nine kills on a .500 hitting percentage and a team-high three blocks.
Madi Parrish contributed six kills and four digs, while
Vivian Parker added six kills while hitting .545 in two sets of action.
Gabi Ashcraft paced the offense with 21 assists, while
Olivia Pena added 10 assists.
Allie Duitsman led the defensive effort with 11 digs, and
Sydney Thornton matched Barnhill with three blocks. Angelo State finished the match with 47 kills, a .364 hitting percentage, 42 assists and six total blocks.
The Belles will close out their final home weekend of the regular season Saturday, Oct. 31, when they welcome Lubbock Christian to the Junell Center/Stephens Arena for the annual Dig Pink match. First serve is scheduled for 2 p.m.
