DBU Volleyball lost to No. 5 West Texas A&M in the South Central Regional semifinal match, eliminating them from the NCAA tournament. The Lady Patriots had a strong start and won the first set, but ultimately fell to West Texas A&M in four sets.

Why It Matters

The loss ends DBU's 2023 campaign and their run in the NCAA tournament. It highlights the competitiveness of college volleyball and the challenges teams face in advancing in the postseason.

By the Numbers
  • 32 ties and 14 lead changes occurred throughout the match.
  • The third set alone had 20 ties and 6 lead changes.
  • DBU held West Texas A&M to a .081 hitting percentage in the first set, their best defensive set against West Texas A&M since 2014.
  • Lindsey Otero recorded her 100th block of the season, making her and Shaylee Shore the first pair of Lady Patriots to reach the century mark in the same season.
  • DBU's 24-8 record gives the program its second-best winning percentage in a season with a .750.
Bottom Line

DBU's loss to West Texas A&M ends their 2023 season, highlighting the challenges and competitiveness in college volleyball. Despite the loss, the team had a successful season with impressive performances from players like Lindsey Otero, Shaylee Shore, and Karly Wells.