DBU (5-1), ST. MARY'S (2-6), TEXAS WOMAN'S (6-3)
September 19-20 | Denton, TX | Kitty Magee Arena
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LAST TIME OUT
DBU traveled to Amherst, New York, last weekend to participate in the Wildcat Classic hosted by Daemen University. The Lady Patriots were the only squad on the trip to finish with an undefeated weekend, taking down Wayne State (MI) and Daemen in four sets, and Clarion in a five-set marathon.
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Junior outside hitter Karly Wells and freshman setter Paityn Winters were named to the all-tournament team, showcasing the group's contributions among both veterans and newcomers. Winters was notably named Lone Star Conference freshman of the week for her performance in New York, totaling 67 assists and 42 digs across the weekend.
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LONE STAR CONFERENCE CROSSOVER
Texas Woman's University is serving as one of the host sites for this weekend's Lone Star Conference Crossover, welcoming DBU (5-1) and St. Mary's (2-6) to their barn, Kitty Magee Arena.
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The Lady Patriots are the only team entering this weekend's LSC Crossover riding a winning streak, while St. Mary's looks to rebound after three consecutive losses, and Texas Woman's aims to recover after falling in four sets to No. 2 Central Oklahoma.
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In the LSC preseason poll, DBU was picked to finish fourth and received two first-place votes, Texas Woman's was slotted at fifth, and St. Mary's was picked as number six.
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LADY PATRIOT STORYLINES
Ice Cold Winters: Freshman setter Paityn Winters has blossomed into a consistent all-around contributor just two weeks into her collegiate career. Winters has a team-high four double-doubles through the first six games of the season, and also has six aces to her name.
iKarly: Junior outside Karly Wells was tasked this season with filling the shoes of Delaney Fuller, a two-time All-American who holds the two highest kill seasons in program history. On September 6th against MSU Moorhead, Wells posted 34 kills, a number not even Fuller reached in her career.
Blue Christmas: Freshman libero Blue Anderson has been nothing short of a gift to the Lady Patriot back row. Anderson owns a clip of 4.71 digs per set and has showcased her elite range on the court to keep plays alive.
A Witte Response: Freshman outside Lauren Witte is another newcomer who has made an immediate impact. Witte is averaging 2.58 kills per set and has landed 11 service aces through six games. Witte posted double-doubles against MSU Moorhead and Clarion, both of which were weekend finales.
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SCOUTING WEEKEND OPPONENTS
St. Mary's:
- The Rattlers carry a record of 2-6 into the weekend.
- St. Mary's currently owns a three-game losing streak, falling to Florida Southern, No. 2 Central Oklahoma, and Fairmont State.
- St. Mary's is led offensively by Laurene Robinson, who is averaging just under three kills per set.
- Haleigh Wilk and Kaylee Cavazos split setting duties for the Rattlers. As a team, St. Mary's averages 9.59 assists per set. Wilk leads the team with 17 aces.
- Landri Withers is second on the team with 2.50 kills per set. Withers has also contributed 10 aces.
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Texas Woman's:
- TWU owns a 6-3 record coming into the LSC Crossover.
- The Owls hold a team-wide hitting percentage of .218, and are holding opponents to a .126 clip.
- Texas Woman's owns an offense of great depth; they don't rely on just one or two hitters to win a set. The Owls have four players who average more than two kills per set, and two more who average over 1.50.
- The TWU net front is out-blocking their opponents 67-41 through nine games. Jonaida Donowa and Trinity Blackwood lead the way with 23 and 20 total blocks, respectively.
- At the baseline, the Owls have landed 64 aces to 52 errors.
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SERIES HISTORY
St. Mary's:
DBU leads the all-time series 27-11 over the Rattlers and has won the last five matchups.
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Texas Woman's:
The all-time series between the Lady Patriots and the Owls is currently dead even (16-16). DBU won last year's matchup in straight sets to even the series.
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UP NEXT
Following the LSC Crossover, the Lady Patriots will open their conference schedule by heading right back to Kitty Magee Arena on Saturday, September 27th, to do battle with Texas Woman's in an official LSC matchup.