by Leavenworth, Kan. – The Haskell Indian Nations University women’s volleyball improved to (4-5) on the season after defeating the University of Saint Mary Spires in 5 sets on the road last night (25-16, 22-25, 20-25, 25-22, 15-4).
The Indians were led by freshman middle hitter Cailey Lujan (Many Farms, AZ) who had a game high 18 Kills along with 9 digs on the evening. Each setter for Haskell, Randi Romero (Laguna-Acoma, NM) and Amber Whitehair (Monument Valley, AZ), had 21 assists in the game as well.
The two teams previously met back on August 27th at the Benedictine college Invitational where the young Indians squad were swept (3-0) by the Spires at the time. With a a little more experience and a three game winning streak, the Indians would send a message right away in the first set that they were a different team and would beat Saint Mary by a wide margin of (25-16).
The Spires would play tough the next two sets and take a (2-1) lead going into the fourth set where there were 11 ties before Haskell would take it (25-22).
In the final set, Haskell left no doubt and won easily (15-4) to take the match.
Raquel Archie (Pinon, AZ) would have 8 kills on the night along with 15 digs. Senior middle hitter Aspen Sheperd (Window Rock, AZ) and Georgia Willie (Farmington, NM) each had 7 kills while Asdzaan Huenemann (Ganado, AZ) had 6 and Krista Costa (Lawrence, KS) had 5. Defensive specialist Ashanti Antonio (Yateehay, NM) led the team in digs with 33.
Next up for the Lady Indians is a trip to Denver, Colorado, where they will play in the Johnson & Wales Tournament September 16th & 17th.
Visit the Haskell Athletics website at www.haskellathletics.com for more game information.
