Back in a familiar place for the third time in their last four matches, the UTEP volleyball team put together their most successful homestand to date.
The Miners picked up their first straight set win of the season on Friday, Oct. 7, against Charlotte, thanks to a strong defensive effort. Four Miners recorded double-digit digs and Sarah Villa led the way with 17 as the team totaled a game-high 65.
On Sunday, things did not go as planned for UTEP. The Miners took a relatively routine straight set loss to the Southern Miss Golden Eagles.
The Southern Miss offensive attack was virtually unstoppable for the entirety of the match, finishing the day with a .