SILVER CITY, N.M. – The block of Western New Mexico University got the better of the St. Mary's University Volleyball team on Thursday night, as the Rattlers were swept 25-14, 26-24, 25-18 at Drag's Court.
The Mustangs (16-12, 9-7) blocked the Rattlers (13-13, 6-10) 14 times in the three sets, holding StMU to a season-low .062 hitting percentage.
Junior
Taylor Alston (San Antonio) led the team with nine kills, while sophomore
Tara Creekmore (Canton, Mich.) added eight and graduate student
Laurene Robinson chipped in seven.
Junior
Kaylee Cavazos (San Antonio) led the team with seven digs, while freshman
Emerson Chang (Pearland, Texas) led the way with two aces and sophomore setter
Liz Salinas (Helotes, Texas) led the team with 19 assists.
Daphne Posthumus led the Mustangs with 12 blocks and had nine kills, one off the match high of 10 by teammate Isabelle Brewer and Mikelle McAfee led the match with 10 digs.
The Rattlers will close out the 2026 season at Sul Ross State on Saturday afternoon. The Lobos were swept by St. Edward's on Thursday evening.
