DBU (6-3,3-1) at Newman (9-4,3-1)September 26 | 12 PM | Wichita, KS | Fugate GymnasiumÂ
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NU Live StatsTHE LEADThe Dallas Baptist Volleyball team had their three match win streak halted after falling to Heartland Conference foe, the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith in four sets, 4-1. Now in second place in the Heartland Conference, the Lady Patriots look to improve their record as they continue on the road to face the Newman Jets in Wichita, KS
SERVICE ACE SIZZLEThis season sophomore
Brooke Manley has been on fire scoring service aces. Manley currently leads the Heartland Conference with 18 service aces and averages 0.58 per set which ranks her #13 in the NCAA.
HIGH POINT HESSDespite a loss to UAFS, sophomore
Carly Hess is close to surpassing the 100 point mark for the season. Hess will go into this weekend's match with a team high 98 points.Â
HIGH ATTACK PATRIOTSEven though the Lady Patriots have less total attacks against their opponents this season, they have been very efficient in percentage. DBU is currently hitting .185 this year ranking them second in the Heartland Conference overall season stats
THE LAST TIME OUTThe last meeting between DBU and NU on October 11, 2014, resulted in a 3-0 sweep by the Lady Patriots.
Kaycie Bird and
Tadam Mergener had match highs during the match with 45 assists and 32 digs, respectively.
Sidnee Jo Fitzpatrick chipped in 11 kills.Â
SCOUTING THE LADY LIONSNU is currently on a seven match winning streak with their most recent win coming against St. Edwards University in a 3-0 sweep. The Jets are under new leadership behind first year head coach Destiny Clark and return All-Heartland Conference selections middle hitter Ashley Gonzalez and setter Alexus Litts. Gonzalez currently leads the Heartland Conference in hitting percentage (.386%) and kills per set (4.30), while Litts leads the conference in assists (500) and assist per set (10.87). Â
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SERIES HISTORYThe Lady Patriots hold a 10-6 overall series lead over the Jets.
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