Tarleton State Texans Triumph Over UT Arlington in Five-Set Thriller

In a hard-fought match, the Tarleton State Texans emerged victorious against the UT Arlington volleyball team, winning 3-2 at Wisdom Gym. The defeat brought UT Arlington's overall record to 9-5 and 1-1 in WAC play. Camryn McMinn led the Mavericks with 18 kills, while Sophia Krichev contributed 13 kills with an impressive hitting percentage of .458. Defensively, four Mavericks achieved double-digit digs, with Mira Ledermueller, Samantha Glenn, and Jalie Tritt all recording 12 digs each. The match was characterized by intense competition, featuring several ties and lead changes, particularly in the second and third sets where UT Arlington managed to pull ahead. Despite a strong effort, including five aces in the fourth set, the Mavericks were unable to secure the win, losing the decisive fifth set 15-8. The Texans' performance proved to be pivotal in clinching the match.