EL PASO, Texas – UTEP volleyball dropped a 3-1 decision to UC Davis on Sunday afternoon at Club Memorial, falling by set scores of 25-16, 25-19, 20-25 and 25-14. The Miners moved to 16-10 overall and 8-6 in conference play.
UTEP was led offensively by
Luvina Oguntimehin, who recorded nine kills while hitting .273 and contributed a team-high seven block assists.
Ema Uskokovic added eight kills and three blocks, while
Landry Braziel also finished with eight kills.
Mackenzi Davis chipped in seven kills and four block assists.
Lily-Rose Pichon anchored the defensive effort with 12 digs, while
Kalia Kohler added 12 as well. Kohler and
Shea Bruntmyer combined for 30 assists, with Bruntmyer accounting for 20.
UC Davis took control early, claiming the opening two sets, 25-16 and 25-19. The Aggies hit .429 in the first frame before holding UTEP to a .053 hitting percentage in the second.
The Miners responded in the third set, putting together their strongest offensive stretch of the afternoon. After battling through several ties, UTEP created separation midway through the frame and held on for a 25-20 victory. The Miners received key contributions from Uskokovic, Braziel and Oguntimehin down the stretch to extend the match.
UC Davis regained momentum in the fourth set, jumping out to an early advantage and building a 16-7 lead. The Aggies maintained control the rest of the way to secure the 25-14 set victory and close out the match.
UC Davis finished with 55 kills and a .235 hitting percentage, compared to UTEP's 42 kills and .097 clip. The Aggies also held a 61-50 advantage in digs, while UTEP finished with eight total team blocks.
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UTEP heads out for its final road trip of the regular season, traveling to Phoenix, Arizona, for a two-match series against Grand Canyon on Nov. 12 and Nov. 14. Both matches will be streamed live on MW+.
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