The Eastern New Mexico University volleyball team is set to face West Texas A&M University, currently ranked 14th in the nation, on Saturday at the WTAMU Fieldhouse.
Eastern New Mexico enters the match with a 3-12 overall record and has yet to secure a win in conference play. The Greyhounds' recent matches include losses to Lubbock Christian, DBU, Texas Woman's, and Texas A&M-Kingsville. Their most recent victory was a 3-1 win against Texas A&M International on September 26. This season, ENMU has played three home games without a win, five away games with two wins, and seven neutral site matches with one win.
Key players for Eastern New Mexico include Sophia Valdez, who has recorded 179 kills over 52 sets (ranking third in the Lone Star Conference), Imahni Brown with 234 digs and 20 service aces, Addison Bartlett contributing both offensively and defensively, Amya Speller leading in blocks, and McKenzie Hart providing additional support at the net. As a team, ENMU averages 11.3 kills per set compared to opponents' 11.4 and holds a hitting percentage of .132.
West Texas A&M brings a strong record of 15-2 overall and is undefeated in conference play at 5-0. Recent results show victories over Midwestern State, Texas Woman's, Adams State, Oklahoma Baptist, and CSU Pueblo. The Lady Buffs have been particularly successful at home with nine wins out of ten matches.
Statistical leaders for West Texas A&M include Taytum Stow with 148 kills across 57 sets and Bromli Watson who leads in digs. The team averages more than 13 kills per set and maintains a hitting percentage of .255 while limiting opponents to .155.
Both teams will look to build on their performances as they meet this weekend in Canyon.
