Box Score

     DALLAS, Texas. - The Texas Wesleyan volleyball team opened its 2004 campaign with a 3-0 victory over UT-Dallas, Wednesday evening at the UTD Activity Center.

     Texas Wesleyan (1-0) controlled the flow of the match the entire night, defeating the Lady Comets, 30-15, 30-18, 30-12.

     "The girls played well for their first match of the season," head coach Rick Johansen said. "We got off on the right foot tonight and all of the girls chipped in for the victory."

     Senior Kat Williams led the way with 12 kills, 12 digs, and three blocks.

     "Kat played a good all-around game tonight," Johansen said. "She is finally at 100 percent after playing hurt the entire last season."

     Junior Rachel Loftin and senior Nicky Davis both registered nine kills, while senior-transfer Becca Broussard chipped in with seven kills. Junior Susan Taylor led the Lady Rams with 17 digs, while senior Courtney Johansen led the team with 28 assists. Loftin and Johansen both had two service aces in the match.

     Texas Wesleyan returns to action Friday when they begin a two-day tournament hosted by College of the Ozarks. The Mazzios College of the Ozarks Tourney will involve the Lady Rams in five round-robin matches beginning with an 11 a.m. matchup against Evangel in Point Lookout, Mo.