BROWNWOOD, Texas – The Howard Payne Lady Jackets defeated the University of Dallas in four sets (21-25, 26-24, 25-22, 25-21) in their final home game of the 2015 season.
Both teams were about even as Howard Payne finished with 47 kills to Dallas's 45. Howard Payne also led with 87 total digs, Dallas finished with 83. Both teams were even with 8 service aces.
Dallas came out strong in the first set but a big night from junior outside hitter
Briana Williams and sophomore setter
Cheyanne Lovelady helped lead the Lady Jackets in tonight's victory.
Williams set a new season high in kills tonight leading the Lady Jackets with 16. Senior
Micah Cisneroz finished with 11. Lovelady also set a new season high with 37 assists on the night leading Howard Payne. Williams also posted a new season high with 21 digs.
Analisa Anzaldua finished with 19.
Cat Dowgwillo led Dallas with 12 kills, Lexi Noriega finished with 11. Elizabeth Smith ended with 31 assists. Jessie Koster had 37 digs on the night.
Howard Payne is now 2-19 on the year overall. Dallas holds a 10-19 overall record. The Lady Jackets will get ready to head to Shreveport, Louisiana where they will compete in the Centenary College Tournament with the first game being Friday, October 30th at 2:00 p.m. against Rust College.