The Eastern New Mexico University volleyball team is set to face UT Tyler in a Lone Star Conference match at the Steve Loy Family Foundation Arena during homecoming week. The Greyhounds, currently holding a 4-16 overall record and 1-8 in conference play, are aiming to break a three-match losing streak. Their last win was against New Mexico Highlands on October 13.
Sophia Valdez leads ENMU’s offense with 245 kills (3.55 per set), placing her third in the conference. She has also contributed 70 digs and holds a .202 hitting percentage this season. Addison Bartlett has added 144 kills (2.18 per set) and is second on the team with 190 digs (2.78 per set). Amya Speller leads the team in blocks with 53 (0.77 per set) and has recorded 104 kills (1.51 per set).
Violeta Flores has managed the team's offense with 313 assists (5.13 per set). Defensive specialist Imahni Brown tops ENMU with 314 digs (4.55 per set), ranking seventh in the LSC, and leads the team with 24 service aces. Linden Pennings has contributed 65 kills (1.33 per set) and 11 blocks.
As a unit, ENMU has accumulated 772 kills compared to opponents’ 793, holding a .122 hitting percentage while opponents have hit .195. The Greyhounds have registered 696 assists, 100 service aces, and tallied over one thousand digs so far this season.
UT Tyler arrives in Portales with a record of 10-9 overall and is performing strongly within the conference at 6-2. Autumn Perry leads their attack with 208 kills (3.41 per set), alongside notable contributions from Kota Hartman and Anna Arceneaux on defense and offense respectively.
The Patriots have posted better numbers than their opponents across several key categories including total kills, hitting percentage, assists, service aces, and digs this season.
UT Tyler comes into this matchup after falling to West Texas A&M in straight sets.
After facing UT Tyler at home, Eastern New Mexico will travel for upcoming matches against Angelo State and UT Permian Basin next weekend.
