CANYON, Texas – St. Edward's volleyball scored first on Friday afternoon, but the Hilltoppers could not get past West Texas A&M, falling 3-0 on the road.
 
Sophomore KATE HENDRIX led the offense with 10 kills, but the highlight was CARLIE SHMIDL. The freshman recorded a career-high five kills with three digs and two block assists.
 
The loss drops St. Edward's to 10-16, while West Texas A&M improves to 15-12 overall. It was the final nonconference match of the Hilltoppers season.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• A kill from MADISON MCCLURG made it 6-7 in the first set, but a 6-0 run by the Lady Buffs put the game out of reach.
• Set two featured multiple four-point runs for West Texas A&M as it won handily 25-13.
• The final set was a battle that featured 10 lead changes.
• Hendrix used a kill and triple block with MIKAYLA GRILL and Shmidl to give St. Edward's a 12-11 lead.
• Freshman HAILEY REIER served a 5-0 run to put the Hilltoppers on top again, 17-15.
• It was two kills and a block by the Lady Buffs to end the match, 28-26.

 
HILLTOPPER NOTES

• St. Edward's is now 1-13 all-time against West Texas A&M.
• Every eligible player saw playing time against the Lady Buffs.
• Shmidl made her second start of the season and now has 22 kills as a freshman.

 
QUOTE BOARD: HEAD COACH MARY DEJUTE
"We played hard. Our defense was solid but the offense was hot and cold throughout the match. West Texas A&M is a very good team. On any other day it could have gone the other way."
 
UP NEXT
St. Edward's will be back in action Saturday at 12 p.m. against Lubbock Christian in Lubbock, Texas. Live stats and video will be available at www.GoHilltoppers.com.
 
GAME INFORMATION
Score: West Texas A&M 3, St. Edward's 0 (25-22, 25-13, 28-26)
Records: St. Edward's 10-16, West Texas A&M 15-12
Attendance: 203
 
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