Box Score

The DBU Lady Patriot Volleyball Team traveled to San Antonio, Saturday, earning a 3-1 win over host-St. Mary's University. The victory is the fourth straight for the DBU club, which is now in sole possession of second place in the Heartland Conference at 6-3, 8-10 overall.
 
"Everyone had a good day, just solid play on everyone's part," said DBU Head Coach Cathy Kokel. "The team is playing competitively and focused right now."
 
DBU led from start to finish in the first set, holding as much as a nine-point advantage and taking the frame, 25-17. The second set was much of the same, as the Lady Patriots controlled the majority of the set, excluding a late 5-0 St. Mary's run, eventually finishing the 25-22 win.
 
The third set started as tightly as possible, as the two clubs tied at every point from one to 12. The Rattlers soon went on a 5-0 run and carried the momentum to a 25-20 win, cutting the DBU match lead to 2-1.
 
The comeback attempt was quickly stopped, however, as Dallas Baptist ran off a pair of 4-0 runs on their way to a 25-18 win, and a 3-1 match victory.
 
The Lady Patriots turned in a balanced performance on both offense and defense, with several different players getting in on the action. Tiara Iwegbu earned a match-high 16 kills, dominating the net with six total blocks, also a match best. Cameron Hartson led the defensive stand with a match-high 15 digs.
 
Tadam Mergener turned in a double-double, earning 15 kills and 10 digs. Krystal Wunderlich and Markayla Benoit also pitched in on offense, adding 10 and eight kills, respectively. Setters Kaycie Bird and Tyler Bradsher each had 22 assists, with Bird adding 13 digs and Bradsher earning 12.
 
For St. Mary's, Kelsey Huber turned in a double-double with 13 kills and 10 digs. Jenna Paul earned a team-high 15 kills, with Mikayla Bass adding 14 digs. Rachael Scicchitano and Bass split time at setter, earning 23 and 22 assists, respectively.
 
The Lady Patriots return to The Burg Center for a non-conference contest, Tuesday, hosting Tarleton State University at 7 p.m. Heartland play continues, Thursday, as the Lady Patriots travel to Oklahoma Panhandle State University. That match is also set for 7 p.m.