THE RUNDOWN
The DBU Volleyball team claimed a win in three straight sets over Eastern New Mexico on Saturday afternoon at the Burg Center. Abby Phillips and Price Reeves led the Lady Patriots' offensive attack with nine kills while setter Lauryn Burt registered a game-high 34 assists as DBU (12-3, 3-1) won for the third straight time.

The Lady Patriots used a quick start in set one to their advantage, leading wire-to-wire to claim a 25-19 victory. Eastern New Mexico (9-7, 0-4) bounced back to take a 4-0 lead in set two before DBU put a point on the board. Playing from behind through a majority of the set, the Lady Patriots took their first lead on a Greyhounds' attack error to go up, 17-16. DBU would not relinquish the lead en route to a 25-22 win, capped off by an Abby Phillips kill to close out the set.

Leading by two sets, the Lady Patriots cruised to a 25-18 win in the final frame. With the set tied at 14 apiece, DBU outscored ENMU 11-4 down the stretch to secure a 3-0 victory.
 
THREE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
- With the win, DBU improves to 8-1 all-time against Eastern New Mexico.
- Shaylee Shore led the Lady Patriots' defense on the front line with three solo blocks.
- DBU improves to 3-1 in conference play and are currently tied for fourth place in the Lone Star Conference standings.
 
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
21 - Leah Palensky (11) and Emily Van Slate (10) combined for 21 digs.
.375 – Shaylee Shore posted a team-high .375 hitting percentage after registering seven kills on 16 total attacks.
7 - DBU has won seven consecutive sets against ENMU after their win in three sets today.
 
UP NEXT
In a battle of the Patriots, DBU faces UT Tyler on Wednesday night at the Burg Center. Both teams enter with 3-1 records in conference play. Game time is scheduled for 6:00 p.m.

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