The #16 ranked Lady Buff volleyball team took part in the Colorado Premier Tournament this past weekend.
Things didn’t get off to a great start however, as the Lady Buffs lost their first two games against #10 Southwest Minnesota State and #12 Metro State 3-0 and 3-1, respectively.
Freshmen Ashley Davis and Keidra Williams both had eight kills against the Mustangs. Junior Libero Lauren Beville also had a team-high 13 digs in the match.
Senior Lauren Thedford and Junior Erika Dupree would both record double-doubles in the nightcap against the Roadrunners. Thedford had 10 kills and 15 digs, while Dupree had 11 kills and 12 assists in the match.
WT’s woes would continue against Adams State on Saturday. Despite being up 2-0 in the match, the Lady Buffs couldn’t put the Grizzles away and would eventually fall 3-2. The loss meant the Lady Buffs were on their first three game losing streak since Sept. 2007.
Dupree would turn in another strong performance hitting .458 for the match and recording 12 kills. Sophomore Erin Dougherty would register 10 kills and Senior Teresa Dunn would lead the Lady Buffs with 20 assists against the Grizzles.
In their final match of the tournament, the Lady Buffs put together a team effort and defeated #6 Saint Leo 3-1, respectively.
Dupree would register only her second triple-double of her career, recording 15 kills 26 assists and 13 digs against the Lions. Thedford would be close behind earning a double-double with 15 kills and 17 digs.
WT will now return home and begin LSC play against Texas A&M Commerce on Thursday Sept. 16th with first serve scheduled for 7 P.M. at The Box
