Patriots Sweep UT Dallas for Sixth Consecutive Win
Sixty-two rallies opened the night before DBU secured a three-set victory over UT Dallas on Friday, extending the Patriots’ winning streak to six matches. Lauren Witte paced the attack with 12 kills, while Reagan Fifer contributed 11 errorless kills. The offensive push yielded 52 total kills for DBU, marking the highest three-set kill total of the Jordan Fish era.
The opening frame stretched through 62 rallies, featuring 18 ties and eight lead changes. UT Dallas erased a five-deficit to force deuce play before Aizlyn Dewberry sealed the set win with consecutive kills. Frames two and three saw DBU command the momentum completely, cruising to 25-14 and 25-20 victories to finalize the sweep.
Patriots Secure Sweep to Extend Winning Streak
DBU never trailed after the first set, shutting down the Comets to cement their fifth straight win via a sweep and avenge a four-set loss from the previous fall. The squad matched a season-high with 13 blocks in a three-set match, mirroring a previous defensive performance. Paityn Winters added stability to the rotation by logging her second double-double in three games.
The victory pushes DBU’s record to 21-4 overall and 14-2 in Lone Star Conference play, while UT Dallas drops to 14-11 overall and 10-6 in conference action. The Patriots also stretched their streak of consecutive set wins to 17.
Regular Season Finale Against UT Tyler
DBU concludes its regular season schedule against UT Tyler on Saturday afternoon. The match is scheduled to start at 2:00 PM. A victory would secure a program-best regular-season win-loss record for the Patriots.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Match
How many errorless kills did Reagan Fifer record against UT Dallas?
Reagan Fifer finished the match with 11 errorless kills, marking her third errorless performance of the season in matches with at least two sets played.
What was the length of the opening set?
The first set lasted 62 rallies, standing as the longest single set the Patriots have played during the current season.
Who does DBU play next to close out the regular season?
The Patriots face UT Tyler on Saturday afternoon at 2:00 PM for their final regular-season contest.
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