AUSTIN, Texas – The Concordia University Texas volleyball team bounced back with a commanding 3-0 victory over the University of Dallas (25-12, 25-17, 25-21) on Saturday afternoon inside the Deb and Don Christian Fieldhouse.
Brooklynne Fitzgerald led the Tornados with a match-high 12 kills and 13 digs to record a double-double, while Aubrey Hughes delivered an efficient offensive performance with eight kills on 11 attempts and no errors for a .727 hitting percentage.
Katherine Dedear and Katelyn Marion each added seven kills, with Marion hitting .429 and Dedear finishing at .294. Dedear also made her presence felt defensively, recording two solo blocks and two block assists.
Kennedy Carter contributed five kills on a .333 hitting percentage, while Samantha Taylor chipped in four kills.
The Tornados controlled the opening set, hitting .360 with 12 kills and just three attacking errors. Concordia limited Dallas to a .000 hitting percentage in the frame, cruising to a 25-12 victory to take an early advantage.
Concordia continued its offensive success in the second set, recording a match-high 18 kills on a .351 hitting percentage. The Tornados maintained control throughout the frame and secured a 25-17 victory to take a commanding 2-0 lead.
Dallas battled in the third set, but Concordia remained composed down the stretch. The Tornados registered 14 kills in the final frame to secure a 25-21 victory and complete the sweep.
Aniyah Tompkins directed the offense with a match-high 17 assists, while McKinley Grimm added 14 assists and five digs.
Defensively, Jade Romero provided a strong performance with eight digs and a match-high four service aces. Lianna Kearns added six digs, while Fitzgerald anchored the back row with her team-high 13 digs.
Concordia finished the afternoon with 44 kills on a .307 hitting percentage, compared to Dallas' 29 kills and .103 hitting percentage. The Tornados also recorded 41 assists, 44 digs, five service aces and eight total blocks.
Concordia Texas will next host UMHB in non-conference action this Tuesday, October 20th. First serve is set for 4pm.
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