SAN ANGELO, TX — The No. 5-ranked Angelo State University volleyball team closed out its regular-season home schedule in dominant fashion Saturday, sweeping Lubbock Christian 25-16, 25-17, 25-20 in its annual Dig Pink match at the Junell Center.
The victory extended the Belles' winning streak to 17 matches and kept them unbeaten in Lone Star Conference play.
ASU improved to 25-1 overall and 15-0 in conference action with the win, while Lubbock Christian fell to 12-14 and 8-8 in the LSC.
The Belles' only loss of the year was against No. 1-ranked Ferris State back on Sept. 5.
Julia Hopkins and Madi Parrish paced the ASU offense with 17 and 16 kills, respectively. Sydney Thornton contributed five kills while leading the Belles with four blocks.
Gabi Ashcraft finished with a match-high 23 assists. Allie Duitsman led the defensive effort with 12 digs, followed by Parrish with 10.
The Belles will close out the regular season on the road next weekend, traveling to face Texas A&M-Kingsville on Friday, Nov. 6, before taking on Texas A&M International on Saturday, Nov. 7.
The LSC Tournament will be held Nov. 12-14.
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