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Game Preview: Texas A&M International at DBU

Texas A&M International (2-5,2-1) at DBU (5-2,2-0)
September 19 | 12 pm | Dallas, TX | The Burg Center

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

THE LEAD
The Dallas Baptist Volleyball Team returns to action as they face, the Texas A&M International Dustedevils at The Burg Center, before they head out and play three of their next four matches on the road. The Lady Patriots are coming off a big win against Heartland Conference foe St. Mary's, where the sweep of the Rattlers saw every Lady Patriot play minutes and multiples double digit performances. 

SIZZLING SECOND SET
So far this season Dallas Baptist has outscored their opponents 573-504, with their highest scoring set coming in the second where they've outscored opponents, 171-146.

SEALING SET TWO
The second as also been the Lady Patriots most winningest set this season, with a record of 5-2 so for this season.

BALL HANDLING...NO PROBLEM
DBU has done a great job handling the ball this year giving up only two ball handling errors, to their opponents 11.

THE LAST TIME OUT
DBU last faced TAMIU in their 2014 season finale, where the Lady Patriots won in four sets, 3-1 over the Dustdevils. Carly Hess led DBU with 12 kills with Kaycie Bird providing 28 assists, and Tadam Mergener registering 16 digs.

SCOUTING THE DUSTDEVILS
After starting the season dropping their first five matches, the Dustdevils have won their last two matches, both Heartland Conference wins. TAMIU's most recent match was a 3-1 win over St. Edward's. Finishing 2014 with a record of 5-20, their is a new face at the helm for Texas A&M International with Susie Jangada named as head coach. Jangada joins the Dustdevils as a first time collegiate head coach, with over 10 years of coaching experience at the division I level, along with collegiate and professional playing experience. Her most recent coaching position was as an Assistant Coach with the Arkansas State University.

SERIES HISTORY
The Lady Patriots hold a 15-3 overall series lead against the Dustdevils.
 
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Players Mentioned

Kaycie Bird

#4 Kaycie Bird

S
5' 6"
Redshirt Senior
Carly Hess

#11 Carly Hess

OH/MB
6' 1"
Junior
Tadam Mergener

#9 Tadam Mergener

OH
5' 7"
Senior

Players Mentioned

Kaycie Bird

#4 Kaycie Bird

5' 6"
Redshirt Senior
S
Carly Hess

#11 Carly Hess

6' 1"
Junior
OH/MB
Tadam Mergener

#9 Tadam Mergener

5' 7"
Senior
OH