SHERMAN, Texas – The Austin College volleyball team kicked off the 2010 campaign with a convincing 3-0 victory over the University of Texas-Tyler on Wednesday night in Hughey Gymnasium. The ’Roos improve to 1-0 on the year with the win.
The ’Roos took the match by scores of 25-19, 25-13, 25-15 behind the strong play of Jessi Fleming and Jordan Anderton. Fleming finished the match with 10 kills and four blocks, while Anderton led the way with 30 assists. Jenna Wilson also had a strong outing, finishing with nine kills and 14 digs and Quinn McKee added a team-best 15 digs in the match.
Austin College heads to Danville, Virginia this weekend to compete at the Averett University Tournament beginning on Saturday, September 4.
Austin College athletic teams participate as a member of the NCAA Division III and the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference.
A big crowd turned out for the 'Roo season-opener.
Austin College head coach Ed Garza talks strategy with the 'Roos during a time out.Photos by Allen Rich
About Austin College
Austin College is a leading national independent liberal arts college located 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.
