LAWTON, Okla. – The Eastern New Mexico University volleyball team overcame an early deficit to knock off Cameron on the road, 3-1 (17-25, 25-21, 25-20, 25-16). With the win, the Greyhounds improve to 4-8 overall and 2-1 in Lone Star Conference action.
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Senior
Brooklyn Biel led the charge with 13 kills and 10 blocks, the second-most in program history behind only Grace George's 11 against Texas Woman's on Sept. 25, 2004. It also marked the first time in Biel's illustrious career that the Laveen, Ariz., native recorded a double-double.
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Sophomore
Sarah Tuioti-Mariner picked up her second-straight double-double with 12 kills and 14 digs. Junior
Kaitlyn Kluna and senior
Alexis Aguirre dished out 25 and 23 assists, respectively, to set the table for an offense the posted the second-highest hitting percentage on the season. Senior libero
Andrea Aguilar finished with 19 digs, followed closely by freshman
Marissa Ellis with 17.
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Despite dropping the first set on a late 14-4 run by the Aggies, ENMU turned the momentum with a 7-3 run of its own in the second set to tie the match. Four different Greyhounds picked up kills during that final run. It was much of the same to end the third set with the Green and Silver riding a 5-1 rally after leading 20-19 to secure the 2-1 lead. Freshman
Jasmine Gannon notched one of her nine kills to ensure the advantage, closing out the set.
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The most impressive run by the Hounds came in the fourth set. Trailing 6-2, ENMU closed out the match with a 23-10 run, highlighted by three blocks from Biel.
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ENMU is back in action tomorrow, Sept. 23, at Midwestern State. First serve against the Mustangs is slated for 1 p.m. in Wichita Falls. For all the latest news on the Greyhounds volleyball program, follow @greyhoundvball and @ENMUAthletics on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or visit GoEasternAthletics.com.
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