October 10, 2023
LONGVIEW, Texas - The University of Dallas volleyball team lost their non-conference match against LeTourneau University 3-1 on Tuesday, falling to 11-11 on the season.
The Crusaders were a bit slow out of the gate, only recording eight kills and losing set one 25-17. But Dallas came roaring back with a strong second set, notching 16 kills while hitting .310 to win the set 25-20.
UD kept it close for much of set three, but the Yellow Jackets pulled away late in the set to win 25-17 once again. LeTourneau carried that momentum into set four, quickly jumping out to a four-point lead. They never let their lead slip, eventually building to their 11-point margin of victory to win the set and the match.
Cassie Dyoub and Isabel McKamey lead the team with 11 kills apiece. Dyoub also co-lead the team in digs with Devin Henry, the pair tallying 13 each. Ava Alvarado notched 38 assists, surpassing the 800 mark for her career.
Up Next
The Crusaders are right back at it for tomorrow's (Oct. 11) home Pink Out match against Mary-Hardin Baylor. The match is scheduled for a 6:00 pm start.
