SHERMAN, Texas – With most of its season being spent on the road this year, the No. 15-ranked Austin College volleyball team didn’t waste their first opportunity to put on a good show for the home crowd in Hughey Gymnasium on Tuesday night as they topped the visiting University of Texas-Tyler Patriots 25-17, 25-20, 25-21.  With the win, the ’Roos improve to 7-2 on the year. 

Jenna Wilson

Jenna Wilson led the way with nine kills and added 10 digs, while Delia Mercer and Damaris Orasanu each had eight kills and a block apiece.  Jordan Anderton had a team-best 30 assists and added 13 digs in the match, while Gloria Carey and Jessica Rose had 18 and 15 digs, respectively.  Carey added a pair of service aces in the match. 

Delia Mercer

The ’Roos head to Georgetown this weekend to take part in the Southwestern University Invitational, with their first match coming on Friday against McMurry. 

Austin College athletic teams participate as a member of the NCAA Division III and the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference. 

Damaris Orasanu

About Austin College 

Austin College is a leading national independent liberal arts college located just north of Dallas in Sherman, Texas.  Founded in 1849, making it the oldest institution of higher education in Texas operating under original charter and name, the college is related by covenant to the Presbyterian Church (USA). Recognized nationally for academic excellence in the areas of international education, pre-professional training, and leadership studies, Austin College is one of 40 schools profiled in Loren Pope’s influential book Colleges that Change Lives.

Chitra Kavouspour

Jessica Rose

Jessica Rose and Damaris Orasanu defend against a UT-Tyler hitter

Jordan Anderton sets an Austin College hitter.

Taylor McKinney connects from the corner.

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