The Lady Patriot Volleyball Team opened Heartland Conference play on Thursday evening with a 3-0 win over Oklahoma Panhandle State University (2-10). The Lady Patriots move to 5-6 on the season, and 1-0 in conference play.

DBU had no trouble with the visiting Aggies, winning in three straight sets, 25-15, 25-22, and 25-9. The Lady Patriots received a well balanced attack on offense, led by Sophomore Becky Swann and Freshman Krystal Wunderlich, who each finished the match with nine kills. Junior Kaylyn Frink and Sophomore Christina Steinkruger followed closely behind with eight kills apiece, all of which combined for a .221 kill percentage on the evening.

Frink and Freshman Cameron Hartson led the Lady Patriots defensively with 15 and 14 digs, respectively.

Next up for the Lady Patriots is a home game against the University of Texas-Permian Basin this Saturday at 2:00 p.m. The Falcons from UTPB will enter Saturday's match with a 0-1 record in Heartland Conference play after losing their conference opener against St. Edward's University on Thursday.