NCAA Division III Volleyball
Trinity Regional
November 13-15, 2008
Trinity University

Southwestern Sweeps UT-Dallas to Advance at NCAA Regionals

San Antonio - Southwestern University recorded the first sweep of the NCAA Division III Women's Volleyball Trinity Regional, defeating the University of Texas-Dallas 3-0 on Thursday evening.

Southwestern (35-4) won 25-17, 25-20, and 25-23 in the three-set match, advancing to tomorrow's regional semifinals.  UT-Dallas (24-8) is eliminated from the postseason.

Christina Nicholls led the Pirates with a double-double, recording 32 assists and 11 digs.  Samantha Lingamfelter finished with a team-high 12 digs, while Audra Gentry added 10 digs and nine kills in the match. Lauren Brown hit a blistering .526 in the three sets, tallying 11 total kills in 19 attempts (one error).  Lindsay Thomson led all players with five blocks.

Patricia Allen and Jessica Nassau finished with 10 kills each to lead the Comets.  Niki Calverley had 32 assists and 10 digs to record the only double-double of the match for UT-Dallas, also leading the team with five blocks.  Krissy Seaman and Amber Wetz recorded 14 digs each to lead the Comets. 

Southwestern will play the winner of tonight's third match between Webster University and hosting Trinity University.  That semifinal will be the second of the day, and is scheduled for a 7:00 p.m. start.