(Story courtesy of Southwestern Sports Information; Photo courtesy of Joe Fusco, d3photography.com)
RICHARDSON, Texas – For the first time in program history the Southwestern volleyball team has won the NCAA Regional and advanced to the NCAA Finals, defeating #4 UT Dallas on their home court 3-2. Complete Release
The match lived up to its billing with heart stopping action to the very last point. UTD seemed to be buried multiple times but clawed their way back each time to stay alive. Ultimately, Southwestern had too much power and took the title.
Long rallies highlighted the first set with the lead pin balling back and forth throughout. Megan Grimes' ace tied the game 19-19 and kicked off a three point run that put the Pirates up four, 22-19. UTD broke up the run but Southwestern quickly got back to work to close out the set with three straight points 25-20.
