LAS CRUCES, N.M. – New Mexico State volleyball posted an impressive performance on Friday when the Aggies defeated Delaware State 3-0. NM State won in straight sets 25-11, 25-14, 25-13 for its third-straight win.
"Analyssa Acosta dug the ball well and did a good job when she came into the match for us. Jordan Pleasants saw her first bit of action this season. She served the ball tough and that was what we were hoping for," head coach Mike Jordan said. "It's tough for them to see playing time because they're behind two great liberos in Kaylee Neal and Ariadnne Sierra, but I saw a lot of good things when they played tonight."
How It Happened
New Mexico State (5-3) took early 6-3 lead over Delaware State (0-8) to start the match. The advantage for the Aggies grew and at the media timeout, NM State was ahead 15-7. New Mexico State did not let up on the Hornets and closed out the first set with an ace by Kaylee Neal to win 25-11.
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The Aggies battled back-and-forth with the Hornets to start the second set but pulled away with a five-point scoring run. NM State built on its advantage, taking a 20-10 lead over DSU. New Mexico State gave up a three-point scoring run to Delaware State late in the set, but the Aggies held firm and NM State took the second set 25-14.
In the third set, the Aggies powered ahead early taking an 8-4 lead over the Hornets. NM State extended its advantage over DSU and including a four-point run that gave the Aggies the 17-9 lead. With match point within reach, Jordan Pleasants closed out the set for the New Mexico State serving three-straight points to give NM State the 25-13 victory.
By the Numbers
New Mexico State topped DSU in kills 42-25, assists 40-24 and digs 40-30. Kassandra Tohm tallied a team high 12 kills and hit .524 for the match. Ariadnne Sierra picked up her 1,000 career dig in the match and the senior libero tallied 16 dig against the Hornets.
The Aggies close out the Borderland Invitational against Samford on Saturday. First serve from the Pan American Center is set for 7 p.m. (MT).
