The Prospector · Nov 8, 2021
Miners secure No.2 Seed in West bracket after sweeping North Texas
Outside Hitter Paulina Perez Rosas bumps the ball during the game against the University of Alabama at Birmingham on Oct.22.The UTEP volleyball team (19-6, 8-4 Conference USA) swept North Texas (15-11, 7-5 C-USA) on Saturday and Sunday to secure the number 2 seed on the West Bracket for the C-USA Championship at Memorial Gym.
The Miners beat North Texas by sweeping them Saturday afternoon with scores of 25-17, 25-20, and 25-22.
Senior middle blocker Kenidy Howard led the team with 10 kills while sophomore setter Hande Yetis tallied 21 assists. Sophomore defensive specialist Alyssa Sianez recorded 17 digs for the team, and UTEP racked up three service aces.