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ENMU Loses 3-0 Against 14th-Ranked ACU in Abilene ABILENE, TEXAS — Eastern New Mexico University was unable to overcome the consistent play of the hottest team in the Lone Star Conference, as the Zias lost 3-0 to Abilene Christian University, 30-26, 30-20, 30-17, on Thursday, Oct. 6 at Moody Coliseum. The Zias dropped to 1-2 in the Lone Star Conference South Division and to 5-10 overall. The Wildcats extended their winning streak to 15 matches to tie a school record and improved to 15-3 overall and to 5-0 in the LSC South. Eastern came into the match knowing ACU had not lost at home since Oct. 11, 2003, a Grace George (Jr., MB, Kaaawa, HI/Kahuku HS) led Eastern with nine kills, four block In the back row, libero Vanessa Wilcox (Fr., Houston, TX/Kempner HS) led the Zias with 16 digs. All-around player Rhea Wortman (Fr., OH, Prineville, OR/Crook County HS) was credited with 13 digs along with five kills. ENMU had a tough time on offense, making 30 attack errors while getting only 31 kills. The Wildcats were led at the net by three players recording double-digit kills. Amanda Slate led the team with 13 kills while Michelle Bernhardt had 12 kills and Abbie Lowry earned 11 kills. By recording 38 assists in the match, ACU’s Lindsey Martin became only the fourth player in LSC history to achieve more than 5,000 career assists. Eastern played without senior outside hitter Kristi Britain (Fort Sumner, NM/Fort Sumner |
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