The first set was a tantalizing duel, both intense and entertaining, floating there in Memorial Gym, waiting to be taken — teetering back toward UTEP, forward toward Western Kentucky
Finally, with one final flurry, Western Kentucky closed the show, taking that entertaining opening set 29-27 Friday night. And then, for UTEP, the wheels fell off.
Western Kentucky, now 21-2 on the season and a spotless 8-0 in Conference USA play, defeated UTEP 29-27, 25-10, 25-18.
UTEP coach Holly Watts shook her head and said, "This shows we can play with a lot of teams in the country.