ST. MARY'S (6-6,4-3) at DBU (5-7,3-4)
October 4 | 12pm | Dallas, TX | Burg Center

MULTIMEDIA COVERAGE
Video: Patriot Broadcast Network
Live Stats: DBU Live Stats

THE LEAD
After winning big against Texas A&M International on "Dig Pink!" night, the Dallas Baptist Volleyball team looks to use that momentum to close out their three game home stand on a high note against the St. Mary's Rattlers. The win against TAMIU was the third victory for DBU where they won in straight sets.   

HITTING HIGH PERCENTAGES
Tha Lady Patriots have a 5-1 record when they have a hitting percentage of at least .230 this season during matches. The only match where DBU was unable to win while hitting around that percentage was their first match against Newman University.   

ROBERTS CLOSE TO MILESTONE
Austin Roberts looks to hit her first milestone this season as she is only five assists away from compiling 100 assists on the year. She is second on the team in assists following Kaycie Bird.

DIGS A PLENTY FOR THE LADY PATRIOTS
With 98 digs Hannah Ballew is two away from hitting the 100 dig mark for the season. When she accomplishes this feat she will be the fifth member of the Lady Patriots to obtain 100 digs. Erika Papadeas is also on the cusp of 100 digs, so far posting 86 on the year.

THE LAST TIME OUT
The last meeting between DBU and StMU was toward the end of the season last year on November 14, 2013. The Lady Patriots would go on to win in straight sets versus the Rattlers, with Erika Papadeas leading DBU with 13 kills and 15 digs. Tadam Mergener and Tiara Gipson combined for 22 kills.

SCOUTING THE RATTLERS
The St. Mary's Rattlers were riding a three game win streak before their most recent loss, a sweep against the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith. During their win streak they managed to beat the NCAA South Central regionally ranked Texas Woman's University. Returning for the Rattlers is 2013 All Heartland Conference selections senior libero Victoria Martinez and junior middle blocker Lauren Holman. St. Mary's is currently number one in the Heartland Conference in service aces allowed by opponents. StMu sits in fourth place in the Heartland Conference.
 
SERIES HISTORY
Since 2005 the Lady Patriots have had a very strong upper hand against the Rattlers in their series history. DBU holds a 15-4 lead over StMU, with StMU's last win over DBU coming in 2010.