Eastern New Mexico University's volleyball team is preparing for two important away games this week after ending a five-match losing streak with a win over New Mexico Highlands. The team will play Sul Ross State on Thursday, October 16, aiming to repeat their earlier straight-sets victory against the Lobos this season. On Saturday, October 18, ENMU will travel to face Western New Mexico, which is currently on a three-match losing streak.
Sophia Valdez leads the Greyhounds' offense with 203 kills and is ranked fourth in the Lone Star Conference with 3.44 kills per set. She holds a .195 hitting percentage. Addison Bartlett has added 127 kills and 150 digs, supporting the team's performance on both offense and defense.
On defense, Imahni Brown leads with 262 digs and ranks sixth in the conference with 4.44 digs per set. She also has a team-high 22 service aces. Amya Speller leads the team in blocks with 45, ranking 14th in the conference, and has contributed 88 kills.
Violeta Flores has managed the team's offense with 295 assists, averaging 5.09 per set. McKenzie Hart has also contributed with 60 kills and 28 blocks.
The Greyhounds have a 4-13 overall record and are 1-5 in conference play. Statistically, the team has recorded 669 kills (11.34 per set), closely matching their opponents' 670 kills (11.36 per set). They have also posted 595 assists (10.08 per set), slightly ahead of their opponents' 585 assists (9.92 per set). However, the team faces challenges with a .125 hitting percentage compared to their opponents' .201.
