The SMU women’s volleyball team continued their winning streak on Sunday with a decisive victory over the University of Texas at El Paso. The Mustangs made quick work of the Miners and swept them in three straight games.

SMU was in control for both of the first two games, winning the first  25-22 and displaying a dominant performance in the second by routing the Miners 25-15.

Dana Powell, SMU’s leader in kills this season, continued to lead the Mustang attack by recording a team- high of 11 kills Sunday.

Katherine Wilkerson’s nine kills and Courtney Manning’s eight complimented Powell and gave the offense balance. The attack was made possible by setter Kelli Becerra. With her performance on Sunday, Becerra has now recorded a 1,000 set season.  

UTEP did not gain their first lead of the match until the third and final game when they jumped out to a convincing 6-1 lead. SMU head Coach Lisa Seifert called an early timeout to regroup her squad. After the timeout, the Mustangs came back with higher intensity and focus.

SMU rallied to make the game 14-12 and continued to cut down the deficit after UTEP called for a timeout.

SMU finally took their first lead late into the game by making the score 22 to 21.

Once SMU gained control of the game, the Mustangs managed to put down the Miner threat and win 25-22, giving them the sweep over UTEP in straight sets.

SMU continues to remain in second place in Conference USA play as they enter the last half of the season. The win Sunday was SMU’s fourth consecutive home win, putting the Ponies at 7-2 overall at home on the season.

SMU will enjoy two more home games before heading back onto the road. They play Marshall on Friday and East Carolina on Sunday.