THE RUNDOWN
 
The Lady Patriots (12-17) defeated Texas A&M International (5-21) 3-0 (25-18, 25-16, 25-15) in the finale of the regular season at the Burg. Junior Emma Eakin led DBU with 12 kills, while seniors Katie Nicholson and Madeline Dolberry both recorded seven kills each. Senior Lauren Nicks led the Lady Patriots with 13 digs while sophomore Alyssa Pevehouse had seven of her own. Junior Strealy Sizelove recorded 19 assists while Senior Merci Perry added 13.

DBU jumped out early to a 3-0 lead before the Dustdevils got on the board. The two teams traded points to eight all. The Lady Patriots would widen their lead to as much as three, up 18-15 going into an A&M International timeout. DBU would stay in control scoring the two final points on a pair of Emma Eakin kills, winning the opening set 25-18.

In the second set, A&M International took an early lead up three before DBU surged back to take the lead 4-3. The Dustdevils then called a timeout to regroup down 11-7. After the break, DBU widened their lead up, 17-9. A&M International called their second timeout to salvage the set, but DBU went onto take the second set 25-16.

DBU controlled the third set early and lead by as much as six up 14-9. A&M International then called a timeout. DBU controlled the lead throughout the rest of the set, going onto win 25-15 to complete the three-set sweep and end the regular season on a winning note.


KEY STORYLINES
 - DBU won the hitting percentage battle .343 to .088.
- Seniors Madeline Dolberry and Katie Nicholson combined for 14 kills.
- The win marks the Lady Patriots 22nd in school history against Texas A&M International.
- DBU concludes the season with two more wins than last year, at 12-17.


 
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
44 - Total kills by the Lady Patriots.
22 – Wins against Texas A&M International.
10 - Lady Patriots registered at least one point in the match.