Posted: Nov 06, 2015
GEORGETOWN, Texas - Third-seeded Texas Lutheran University downed sixth-seeded Dallas in straight sets to advance to the SCAC semifinal match against Southwestern University. Official Website | Photo Gallery | TLU Post-Game Interview
HOW IT HAPPENED
- TLU wasted no time as they jumped out to a strong start taking set one 25-11
- Dallas found some momentum in the second set behind the defense of Jessie Koster, but the Bulldogs held on for a 25-17 win.
- TLU had a healthy 20-11 lead in the third set before Dallas went on a run to cut the lead to just five points. The Bulldogs eventually took the decisive set 25-18 to advance.
TEXAS LUTHERAN STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Kristin Fording: 14 kills, 19 digs
- Brette Threadgill: 12 kills, .478 attack percentage, 6 digs
- Kelcie Ingram: 22 assists
UNIVERSITY OF DALLAS STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Mairin Guilfoyle: 8 kills, 8 digs
- Jessie Koster: 23 digs
- Diana Hassink: 5 kills, 1 ace
NOTABLES
- Brette Threadgill had a huge game. She averaged .197 hitting percentage on the season and posted a .478 mark during the match.
- Texas Lutheran avenged last year's loss to Dallas in the first round of the tournament. UD won last year's contest 3-2.
UP NEXT
Texas Lutheran University moves on to face second-seeded Southwestern University this evening while Dallas will take on Austin College to battle for fifth place.
