GUNNISON, Colo. --- Western Colorado volleyball prepares to host two conference matches on Friday and Saturday in Paul Wright Gym. Making the trip to Gunnison for the weekend will be Dixie State University on Friday to play at 7 p.m. and Westminster College on Saturday to play at 5 p.m.
 
The Mountaineers currently rank sixth in the RMAC rankings with their 6-5 overall and 2-1 RMAC record.  
 
THE MOUNTAINEERS HEADING INTO THE WEEKEND | 2019 SEASON STATS
Last Tuesday, the Mountaineers hosted their home opener against Colorado Mesa, falling to the Mavericks 3-0 (25-18, 25-20, 25-20) as they dropped to 2-1 in conference play.
 
During Tuesday's match, Western Colorado dropped the lead early in the first set and tried to hold on, but the Mavericks went on to win the first set 25-18. The Mountaineers built up some momentum during the second set, holding a two point lead, only to let Colorado Mesa come back and claim a 25-20 victory. The third and final set was dominated by the Mavericks early, then they maintained their lead to win 25-20.
 
Leading WCU in kills on Tuesday night's game was freshman Jordyn Todd who was able to record 10 kills in the three sets played. Juniors Hanna Hendrickson and Lyria Brook also heavily contributed, as Hendrickson recorded 27 assists and Lyria had eight digs on the night. Both Emilee Scates and Myles Hilbert recorded six digs during the match.
 
Season leaders for the Mountaineers:
Kills: #10 – Jordyn Todd – Freshman – 118 kills
Digs: #2 – Myles Hilbert – Freshman – 146 digs
Assists: #9 – Hanna Hendrickson – Junior – 350 assists
Service Aces: #10 – Jordyn Todd – Freshman – 14 aces
Blocks: #12 – Emilee Scates – Junior – 25 blocks
 
Dixie State University | 2019 SEASON STATS
The Trailblazers of Dixie State University come into Friday's game on a six game winning streak and a perfect 2-0 record in the conference. They started their regular season at home last weekend beating both Black Hills State and South Dakota Mines 3-0.
 
Dixie State sits in third in the RMAC rankings, just under No. 2 Chadron and No. 1 Regis.
 
Season leaders for the Trailblazers:
Kills: #6 – Lauren Gammell – Senior – 67 kills
Digs: #10 – Mykenna Nelson – Freshman – 172 digs
Assists: #1 – Jordyn Nelson – Junior – 195 assists
Service Aces: #16 – Lizzy Clark – Junior – 10 aces
Blocks: #6 – Lauren Gammell – Senior – 43 blocks
 
Westminster College | 2019 SEASON STATS
The Griffins of Westminster College come into Saturday's game after they play Colorado Mesa on Friday. Currently the Griffins are on a six game losing streak and have yet to win a conference match this season. They started their regular season at home last weekend losing to South Dakota Mines 3-1 and to Black Hills State 2-3.
 
Westminster College sits in 14th in third in the RMAC rankings, just two spots out of last place.
 
Season leaders for the Griffins:
Kills: #12 – Audrey Green – Junior – 99 kills
Digs: #2 – Hannah Stearman – Senior – 133 digs
Assists: #5 – Aggie Roese-Olsen – Senior – 146 assists
Service Aces: #12 – Audrey Green – Junior – 8 aces
Blocks: #16 – Sydnee Simmons – Senior – 18 blocks
 
NEXT WEEK
Following this weekend's matches, the Mountaineers are set to play Chadron State the following Friday at 6 p.m. and then MSU-Denver on Saturday at 4 p.m. as both games will be on the road.