SAN MARCOS, TX — Prior to this weekend, Texas State and Southern Miss's volleyball programs have never met on a volleyball court. Two days later, the Golden Eagles are heading back to Hattiesburg, Miss., now knowing who Janell Fitzgerald is, especially after the Bobcats' four-set win Saturday afternoon.
With Emily DeWalt directing a Texas State offense that concluded Saturday's action with a .368 attack percentage, it was Fitzgerald who took full opportunity to DeWalt's sets as the reigning conference preseason offensive player of the year posted a season-high 25 kills on a .