Patriots Take One From TWU, But Fall 3-1
October 26, 2006

The University of Texas at Tyler fell to Division II Texas Woman’s University Thursday night 30-17, 30-24, 18-30, 30-21.

The Patriots (11-17, 8-7 ASC) fell behind in the first game when TWU unleashed a nine-point run early on to take a 10-1 lead and UT Tyler could never narrow the gap. TWU used two early five-point runs in game two to get the win, 30-24.

In game three, the Patriots exploded early and led by fifteen at one point. Lauren Snook (FR/Jacksboro, TX) had six kills in the game. The Pioneers responded with a game four victory to seal the match.

Jessica Lightfoot (SR/Scottsdale, TX) finished her home career at UT Tyler with 16 kills and 7 digs. Libero Megan McCarty (SO/Kaufman, TX) led the team with 17 digs.

During the Patriots last home game, the team honored four-year seniors Lightfoot (SR/Scottsdale, AZ) and Kelly Roberts (SR/Quitman, TX) for the records held at UT Tyler. Lightfoot is the career leader in kills (1374) and total attacks (3907), while Roberts leads in career assists (2614) and digs (965),

The Patriots conclude the season on the road Friday at Mississippi College, and then at ETBU in Marshall on Saturday. UT Tyler has already wrapped up third place in the ASC East, which would qualify the team for a playoff spot. The Patriots are serving the last season of a four-year NCAA provisional membership, and will be playoff eligible for the 2006-2007 season.

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