RICHARDSON, Texas - For the second match in a row, the UT Dallas volleyball team produced a Lone Star Conference sweep, defeating Sul Ross State 25-17, 26-24, 25-17 at the UTD Activity Center Saturday afternoon.

The University of Texas at Dallas (7-17, 4-9 Lone Star) secured a decisive 3-0 victory over Sul Ross State University (3-18, 1-13 Lone Star) o

First Set Highlights
- The Lobos (3-18, 1-13 LSC) initially took the lead with a service ace from Jade Munoz, but the Comets (7-17, 4-9 LSC) quickly responded with a block by Camryn Kerlick and Laura See.  
- UTD gained early momentum, opening with a 6-3 lead highlighted by a service ace from Averi Frazier.  
- The home team extended the advantage to 15-9, capitalizing on errors from the Lobos and a service ace by Mari Hernandez.  
- SRSU attempted a late rally, narrowing the margin to 18-14 with two kills from Sarah Chavez, but the Comets maintained control.  
- Jane Burkhardt's multiple kills helped the Comets close the set 25-17.
- UTD hit .406 with 16 kills in the opening frame.

Second Set Highlights 
- The Comets took an early 6-3 lead with Lila Westphal contributing two kills.  
- Sul Ross State rallied to a 12-10 advantage.
- UTD responded with a 7-0 run, featuring strong blocking and a kill by Moriah Johnson, to regain control at 17-13.  
- Despite a late surge by the Lobos, including consecutive service aces by BreAnna Quarles, the Comets secured the set 26-24 with a block and a kill from Johnson.

Third Set Highlights
- The Comets capitalized on several attack errors to build an early 6-3 lead.
- Sul Ross responded with a 5-0 run, highlighted by two kills from Novah Carrasco, to take a 10-8 advantage.  
- UTD regained control with a critical 5-0 run, highlighted by two kills from Burkhardt and a service ace from Avery Pickard.  
- The Comets closed on a strong note, taking seven of the final ten points, including a final pair of kills from Johnson and Abby Gentner, to win the set 25-17.
- UTD hit .400 with 18 kills in the final set.

Stats Breakdown
The Comets hit a season-best .277 with 48 kills, three aces, eight blocks and 61 digs. The Lobos hit .092 with 30 kills, six aces, three blocks and 51 digs.

UT Dallas Performances
Jane Burkhardt - 18 kills, hit .293, 7 digs. Tied for 6th-most kills in a three-set match in program history. 
Moriah Johnson - 12 kills and hit a season-best .379.
Abby Gentner - 36 assists and 13 digs for 13th double-double of the year. 2 blocks.
Lila Westphal  - 6 kills, .500, 4 blocks
Laura See - 4 kills, 3 blocks
Mari Hernandez - 16 digs
Sydney Sabin - 14 digs, 3 assists

Sul Ross State Performances
Novah Carrasco - 9 kills, .571 hitting percentage 
BreAnna Quarles  - 18 digs, 2 aces
Jade Munoz - 11 assists, 10 digs 
Cassandra Espinoza - 7 kills
Mia Espinoza - 15 assists

Up Next
Looking ahead, the Comets will face Texas A&M International on Friday at 6 p.m. in Laredo.