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Women's Volleyball Justin Bustos

Serving It Up: Volleyball hosts Midwestern State for Halloween Theme Night

The match marks the fourty-seventh meeting between the Greyhounds and the Mustangs

PORTALES, N.M. - The Eastern New Mexico University volleyball team will host Midwestern State University in a Lone Star Conference matchup on Tuesday, October 28, at 6 p.m. in the Steve Loy Family Foundation Arena for Halloween Theme Night.

The Greyhounds (4-17, 1-9 LSC) are led by standout Sophia Valdez, who ranks third in the Lone Star Conference with 262 kills (3.64 per set) and has contributed 75 digs this season while maintaining a .203 hitting percentage. Addison Bartlett has added 151 kills (2.19 per set) and is second on the team with 195 digs (2.83 per set).

Defensive specialist Imahni Brown leads ENMU with 325 digs (4.51 per set), ranking seventh in the conference, while also contributing a team-high 24 service aces. Amya Speller has recorded 108 kills (1.50 per set) and leads the team with 56.0 blocks (0.78 per set).

Violeta Flores has orchestrated the Greyhound offense with 332 assists (5.19 per set) and 16 service aces, while Aaliyah Butler has added 76 kills (1.33 per set) and 23.0 blocks (0.40 per set) to the team's efforts.

As a team, ENMU has recorded 809 kills (11.24 per set) compared to opponents' 841 (11.68 per set). The Greyhounds have posted a .122 hitting percentage, 729 assists (10.13 per set), 102 service aces (1.42 per set), 1,090 digs (15.14 per set), and 121.0 blocks (1.68 per set) this season.

The Mustangs (13-7, 6-5 LSC) enter the match led by Trinity Vinzant with 255 kills (3.23 per set), 220 digs, 26.0 blocks, and 33 service aces. Isabella Dickens has contributed 224 kills and 50.0 blocks (0.63 per set), while Demi Stauffenberg has recorded 261 digs (4.65 per set) and 139 kills (1.76 per set). Jaiden Wright has added 49.0 blocks (0.68 per set) and 123 kills for Midwestern State.

Tuesday's contest marks the 47th meeting between the two programs, with ENMU holding a narrow 24-22 all-time series advantage. Both teams are looking to snap losing streaks, as the Greyhounds have dropped four straight matches since their October 13 victory against New Mexico Highlands, while the Mustangs have lost three consecutive contests.

The match will feature a Halloween Theme Night with a costume contest offering prizes including an ENMU cap, ENMU stress ball, bobblehead, boo basket, and treats. Admission is free for all fans.

Following Tuesday's home match, the Greyhounds will hit the road for conference matchups at nationally-ranked Angelo State and UT Permian Basin on Friday and Saturday.
 
 

Players Mentioned

Imahni Brown

#3 Imahni Brown

DS
5' 3"
Senior
Sophia Valdez

#9 Sophia Valdez

OH/OPP
6' 2"
Junior
Aaliyah Butler

#5 Aaliyah Butler

OH/OPP
6' 1"
Junior
Addison Bartlett

#15 Addison Bartlett

OH/OPP
6' 1"
Freshman
Violeta Flores

#2 Violeta Flores

S/DS
Freshman
Amya Speller

#16 Amya Speller

MB
6' 1"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Imahni Brown

#3 Imahni Brown

5' 3"
Senior
DS
Sophia Valdez

#9 Sophia Valdez

6' 2"
Junior
OH/OPP
Aaliyah Butler

#5 Aaliyah Butler

6' 1"
Junior
OH/OPP
Addison Bartlett

#15 Addison Bartlett

6' 1"
Freshman
OH/OPP
Violeta Flores

#2 Violeta Flores

Freshman
S/DS
Amya Speller

#16 Amya Speller

6' 1"
Junior
MB