PHOTO BY TAMMY LUKSICH | SERVE RECIEVE: Katie Rickwartz and Melissa Harper prepare for the next play. Both seniors were named Lone Star Conference players the week of Sept. 15.

Tammy Luksich
Sports Editor

West Texas A&M University Lady Buffs went undefeated in the Western Washington Invitational in Bellingham, Wash. Sept. 11-12. WT defeated Central Washington, Western Oregon, Seattle Pacific and Western Washington to improve their overall record to 11-2.

“It was really good to go 4-0 since the following weekend we went 2-2,” Erika Dupree, sophomore outside hitter said. “It was just really good to relearn some lessons because we’re interpreting everything and applying it during the game.”

Senior Melissa Harper was named the tournament MVP. Additionally, fellow seniors Katie Rickwartz and Laura Prinsen nabbed all-tournament honors.

“Western Washington was the start of something,” Jason Skoch, head coach, said. “We found some pieces [players] that I think are going to be put in long-term positions.”

The Lady Buffs will look to build off these wins with their new pieces in their next game, Thursday, Sept. 17. It will be the first Lone Star Conference game for WT. They host the Wildcats of Abilene Christian. Game time is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. at The Box.