The Lady Patriots Volleyball Team finished the first day of the 2009 Maverick Volleyball Showcase in Omaha, Nebraska 1-1 as they defeated Eastern New Mexico University by the score of 3-0, but fell to the nationally ranked Emporia State University 3-0. The nine team showcase is hosted on the campus of the University of Nebraska-Omaha and continues through Saturday.

The Lady Patriots opened up action Friday morning sweeping Eastern New Mexico in straight sets (25-18, 25-21, 25-17). Sophomores Kristin Secord and Kaylyn Frink led the way with nine and seven kills respectively. Senior Amanda Emmert helped the Lady Patriots on the defensive side of the court with 19 digs.

The second match of the day was played against Emporia State University who is currently ranked third in the nation in all of Division II Volleyball. The Lady Patriots put on a good showing, but could not match ESU as they lost in straight sets (25-17, 25-18, 25-20). Senior Lauren Zegarelli led the Lady Patriots with eight kills with Freshman Christina Steinkruger and Frink each adding four kills.

The Lady Patriots continue tournament action tomorrow as they are matched up against the University of Nebraska-Omaha at 11:45 a.m., then play Tarleton State University at 4:15 p.m.