Magnolia, Arkansas - Javelinas begin season with a sweep over Arkansas-Monticello, Guerrero racks up 34 assists in Javelina Debut
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This match was one of four this weekend for the Javelinas, with two more coming up tomorrow against Lemoyne-Owen (2:30 p.m.) and host of the weekend Southern Arkansas (6:30 p.m.), and finally wrapping the weekend with the University of Central Oklahoma (10:00 a.m.) on Sunday. Â
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The Javelinas start their season of with a sweep over Arkansas-Monticello, this match saw a number of players shine to start the season. "It was a great win to start the season. I think we did a lo of things well," Head Coach
Tanya Allen-Gonzalez added, "I think that we got to see some things we need to work on." The team will gear up and get ready for a match against Lemoyne-Owen University.
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At the top of the number of great performances in this match two newcomers stood near the top. Freshman
Cambelle Brammer led the team with 13 kills, on 21 attempts for a .571 percentage, starting her Javelina career off with a bang. Next, for the newcomers Senior transfer
Alayna Guerrero notched 34 assists in her Javelina debut, leading both teams in the category. Head Coach
Tanya Allen-Gonzalez said " Alayna had a great performance today. I love that she was able to get so many assists in her first match with the blue and gold."
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Junior Defensive Specialist,
Tayae-Renae Garcia, nearly tied her single-match high in digs with 21 in today's match. The Javelinas looked good in their first match of the year with both veterans and newcomers showing out.
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Overall, Kingsville won this match in a sweep, but also learned a few things about its identity for the season to come. Leading for much of the match the Javelinas stood strong and never let up showing they are building to be a tough win all-year
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Kingsville is back in action tomorrow for two matches starting at 2:30 against Lemoyne-Owen and then battling host Southern Arkansas at 6:30.
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