PORTALES, N.M. – Eastern New Mexico Volleyball continue conference play this week, traveling to Texas for a pair of match ups. First, the Greyhounds face UT Tyler on Friday, October, 18, with first serve scheduled for 5 p.m. (MST)/ 6 p.m. (CST). Then, Eastern heads to #25 DBU to battle the Patriots on Saturday, October, 29, beginning at 1 p.m. (MST)/ 2 p.m. (CST).

TUNE IN

• Both games this weekend will be broadcast on FloSports. FloSports is the central location to watch Lone Star Conference live and on-demand events, offering a $14.99 per month pass or $99.99 per year pass. Additionally, those who use a .edu email address from an LSC member institution will be able to sign up at a discounted subscription price of $9.99 per month or $69.99 for the year.
• For fans planning to travel to the matches over the weekend can purchase tickets ahead of time or in-person. The Greyhounds first match against UT Tyler has tickets costing $5, while tickets for DBU cost $10 for a general admission ticket: UT Tyler Tickets | DBU Tickets
• Live statistics will be available for both matches over the weekend: ENMU vs UTT Live Stats | ENMU vs DBU Live Stats

SCOUTING THE GREYHOUNDS

• Eastern head to Texas with a 3-14 overall record, while ENMU is still in search for their first conference win of the season (0-6). Recently, the Greyhounds suffered a 3-0 defeat against #9 West Texas A&M.
• Leading the Greyhounds offense, Darcy Dodd has 3.05 k/s, while Sophia Valdez provides 2.27 k/s. Cayla Reyes paces the setting with 4.48 a/s, while Angelina Sanchez has contributed 2.37 a/s this season.
• On defense, Imahni Brown finds 4.28 d/s to lead the team, as Dodd contributes 2.84 d/s, and Halle Sanders adds 2.39 d/s.
• Randi Crandall and Brianna Hernandez both have a joint team best 39.0 total blocks. Valdez is next best for the Greyhounds in blocking with 31.0 total blocks.

SCOUTING THE PATRIOTS (UTT)

• UT Tyler have begun conference play with a perfect 6-0 record, most recently besting St. Mary's (3-2) and St. Edward's (3-0). Overall, the Patriots have a 9-5 record, currently riding a six-game winning streak.
• Both Kota Hartman (3.60 k/s) and Autumn Perry (3.02 k/s) are averaging over 3.0 k/s to pace the Patriots attack. Saige Rivera hovers around 8.0 a/s as the primary setter for the Patriots. Addison Evans paces the defense with 4.07 d/s, as Emma Vasquez tallies 2.45 d/s. At the net, Dakota Rogers-Hurtado leads the Patriots with 0.69 b/s, while Makhai Lewis follows with 0.44 b/s.
• As a team, the Patriots are finding 13.6 k/s along with 12.9 a/s (4^th in LSC). Defensively, UT Tyler is finding 15.2 d/s and 1.4 b/s.
• The Patriots have won all four matches against the Greyhounds in series history, dating back to 2019. UT Tyler has taken three sweeps of the Greyhounds, while ENMU fell in five sets against the Patriots in 2019.

SCOUTING THE PATRIOTS (DBU)

• DBU returned to the AVCA Top 25 poll after receiving votes last week. The Patriots have an 11-5 standing this season with a 5-1 conference record. In their last two matches, the Patriots sweep St. Edward's (3-0), while holding off St. Mary's in five sets (3-2).
• Delaney Fuller (2024 LSC Preseason Offensive Player of the Year) highlights the Patriots lineup with a conference best 4.42 k/s and 4.89 p/s. Fuller's kills per set is 8^th in the nation, while their points per set is 14^th overall. Aryn Walton sets up most of the opportunities with 10.53 a/s.
• On defense, Daylee Doggett paces the group with 4.77 d/s, while Fuller contributes 2.40 d/s. Lindsey Otero leads the blocking effort with 0.80 b/s, and Shaylee Shore adds 0.73 b/s.
• The Greyhounds and Patriots meet for the 14^th time, with the Patriots holding a 9-4 edge over Eastern. DBU is 3-0 against Eastern in conference meetings, while ENMU last beat DBU on 10/25/14, 3-1.