Durango, Co. – Texas A&M International (TAMIU) Volleyball went head-to-head against Southwestern Oklahoma, delivering a thrilling five set matchup. The final scoreline of 3-2 in favor of TAMIU reflects the nail-biting nature of this contest, with both teams displaying impressive skills and determination throughout.

In the opening set, the stage was set for an intense battle between TAMIU and Southwestern Oklahoma. Both teams showcased their defensive prowess as they exchanged blows. TAMIU managed to secure 11 kills, but their hitting percentage struggled at 0.071. On the other side, Southwestern Oklahoma matched them with 11 kills and boasted a more impressive hitting percentage of 0.227, making it a closely contested set.

As the match progressed to the second set, TAMIU stepped up their game significantly. They recorded 15 kills and improved their hitting percentage to 0.379. In contrast, Southwestern Oklahoma faced challenges with their offensive performance, tallying only 10 kills and a hitting percentage of 0.097.
The third set continued to be a tightly fought battle, with both teams displaying unwavering determination. TAMIU notched 8 kills with a hitting percentage of 0.121, while Southwestern Oklahoma countered with an impressive 16 kills and a hitting percentage of 0.135.

Set four brought more drama to the game as TAMIU secured 15 kills, albeit with a lower hitting percentage of 0.095. Southwestern Oklahoma, once again, grappled with offensive challenges, recording 10 kills and a hitting percentage of 0.103, setting the stage for a tense conclusion.

In the decisive fifth set, TAMIU's determination and skill were on full display. They secured 11 kills with an impressive hitting percentage of 0.360. Southwestern Oklahoma, although not far behind, struggled to match the offensive intensity, recording 6 kills and a hitting percentage of 0.160. This final set sealed TAMIU's hard-fought victory in a match that was defined by its competitive spirit and ever-shifting dynamics on the court. Mia Molina led TAMIU with 19 kills, supported by Ariana Guerra with 11 kills and Anna Ligart with 10 kills. Kayla Quintana (2) and Ariana Guerra (1) contributed with aces, while Hannah Thompson led in blocks4, with. Emma Lade led assists with 54 and Lixai Perez led in digs with 20.
Southwestern Oklahoma put up a commendable fight, with Lacy Mott leading their offense with 14 kills, backed by Hailey Smith with 11 kills and Samantha Kuzma with 9 kills. Cameron Turner excelled in aces, while Samantha Kuzma and Zoey Sparks led in blocks. Terez Chavez directed the assists, and Jada Permenter led in digs.