NEW ORLEANS, La. – The UTEP volleyball team opened the 2018 season with a 3-1 victory over Incarnate Word Friday morning on the first day of the Tulane Volleyball I-10 Challenge.
Macey Austin produced a match-high 23 kills, and Cheyenne Jones contributed another 14 to the Miner offense. Freshman Kristen Fritsche, in her career-debut, posted match highs in assists (44) and digs (15). Norwegian freshman Martine Kragholm showed off her athleticism and talent earning the first five kills of her career.
In the first set, UTEP stormed out to a 6-0 lead over the Cardinals.