JACKSON, Miss. – The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor volleyball team is returning home from Mississippi with five season-opening sweeps under their belts. The Cru earned 3-0 wins over Huntingdon College and Centenary to close out the trip.  
 
UMHB opened the day with a 25-10, 25-12, 25-11 win over Huntingdon. Hannah Frasca led the Cru with 10 kills and 15 digs in the match. UMHB totaled 28 kills with Alli Pierce assisting 18. Pierce also added six service aces as UMHB totaled 12 in the match. Defensively, Maddie Gillispie led the Cru with 19 digs followed by Frasca's 15. UMHB limited Huntingdon to just 14 kills with 61 digs and six team blocks on the day.  
                                                                                                                                                                             
The Cru closed out the Mississippi trip with one more sweep, taking a 25-17, 25-12, 25-20 win over Centenary. Frasca was UMHB's leader again, totaling 15 kills with 11 digs in the match. Kayla Janikula added 12 kills while UMHB hit .269 as a team. Pierce again led the Cru with 34 assists. UMHB's defense was dominant in the back, totaling 79 digs. Alyssa Christiansen and Maddie Gillispie led with 18 digs each while Frasca and Pierce each added 11.
 
"Today wasn't our best volleyball at all, but it was enough," Head Coach Mark Pryor said. "After an emotional match last night, we knew there was a potential for a letdown today but it was good to see us respond well."  
 
UMHB returns to action on Tuesday, September 7^th in a 5:00 p.m. match at Sul Ross State University in Alpine.
 
"It was a great start for us," Pryor added. "But we have a quick turnaround from Jackson to Alpine in only a few days. We are excited about getting into the conference season."