First Heartland Conference Match Ends Victorious for Lady Patriots

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The Dallas Baptist University Volleyball Team improved to 7-4 for the season on Thursday night as they defeated the Texas A&M International University Dustdevils in Laredo, Texas, by the score of 3-2. With the win, the Lady Patriots improve to 1-0 in Heartland Conference play.

Freshmen Christina Steinkruger and Brittni Nilson provided the Lady Patriots with impressive offensive performances as they recorded 10 and eight kills respectively. Steinkruger added seven defensive digs on the night, while Nilson was able to hit for a .625 hitting percentage in the win.

Senior Amanda Emmert posted a game high 26 defensive digs on the night to give the Lady Patriots the edge in their Heartland Conference season opener.

The Lady Patriots are back in action on Saturday, September 19 as they travel to Austin, Texas, to take on St. Edward's University. The match is set to begin at 2:00 p.m.

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