The Shorthorn · Sep 23, 2017
Volleyball team opens conference play with victory
The UTA volleyball team (7-7, 1-0) tipped off its conference opener with a win against Troy University on Friday at College Park Center.
UTA claimed the first set 25-21, taking the match lead 1-0.
Troy came back and won the second set 26-24 and tied the match 1-1.
UTA then won the third set 25-15 and took a 2-1 lead in the match.
The team then secured its first conference victory of the season as it took the fourth set 25-18.
Junior middle blocker Zhanelle Geathers collected 17 kills while senior outside hitter Qiana Canete collected 11 kills. Freshman setter Kailyn Gilbreath collected two kills and 35 assists and junior libero Libbie Vickers recorded 24 digs.