HOBBS, N.M. – University of the Southwest rolled past Texas College 25-4, 25-8, 25-12 to win its Red River Athletic Conference home opener Thursday afternoon at the Maddox Student Life Center.
 
"I'm very proud of how our offense dominated the entire match," USW head coach Angela Franke said following the match. "Everyone was able to contribute to tonight's success and we are continuing to build team chemistry on the court. We are excited to keep this winning streak going."
 
The Mustangs (6-11, 1-4 RRAC) used a balanced attack to put the Steers (0-10, 0-5 RRAC) away.
 
Senior Shelby Bartley finished with a game-high nine kills and two digs. The Canyon, Texas product also hit .727. Fellow senior Ashley Preuss dominated in front of the net and recorded eight kills and two digs. She also hit a staggering .800.
 
Sophomore Torie Joiner continued her recent hot streak and held down six kills and hit. 500. Senior and Albuquerque, N.M. native Jennifer Garcia helped with five kills and hit. 333.
 
Juniors Lacey Clutts and Corina Madrid each added three kills. Senior Aimee Molina and freshman Essence McGaha each contributed two kills.
 
As a team, the Mustangs hit. 548, which is their highest output of the season.
 
USW returns to the court Saturday with a RRAC tilt against Jarvis Christian at 1 p.m. at the Maddox Student Life Center.