NEW ORLEANS, La. – The UTEP volleyball team fell in the second match of the day to Tulane 3-0 on Friday night. The Miners (1-1) split their two matches to open the 2018 season, defeating Incarnate Word 3-1 earlier in the day.
UTEP will conclude the Tulane I-10 Volleyball Challenge when it faces Louisiana Saturday morning (9 a.m. MT).
Sophomore Cheyenne Jones and junior Macey Austin combined for 15 kills during the match. Austin produced a career-high 11 digs, while freshman Kristen Fritsche recorded 10 digs. Fritsche tallied 24 assists to lead the Miners for the second straight match.