LAWTON, Okla. – The Cameron University Volleyball team returned to Aggie Gym Friday evening, falling to Western New Mexico University in a five-set Lone Star Conference battle, 25-21, 25-19, 24-26, 29-31, 18-16. The Aggies fought back from a two-set deficit to force a deciding fifth set before coming up just short.
Cameron opened the match strong, building a 19-14 advantage behind consecutive kills from Anastasija Andelic. Western New Mexico responded with a five-point run to tie the set at 19-19 before pulling away for a 25-21 victory. The Aggies carried momentum into the second set, jumping out to a 7-2 lead highlighted by service aces from Andelic and Leticia Costa. The Mustangs answered with an 11-point run to take control and eventually claimed the second set, 25-19.
The Aggies battled back in the third, building a 24-21 lead before Western New Mexico rallied to even the score at 24-24. Cameron responded with a Mustang service error and a kill from Caitlyn Cornell to secure the set, 26-24. The fourth set featured 14 ties and six lead changes as both teams traded points throughout. Cameron fought off multiple late challenges, using back-to-back points capped by a Mustang attack error to take the set, 31-29, and force a fifth.
Western New Mexico jumped out to an 8-4 advantage in the deciding set, but Cameron rallied with five consecutive points to take a 9-8 lead. The teams continued trading points before consecutive kills from Andelic gave the Aggies a 16-15 advantage. The Mustangs answered with three straight points to claim the final set, 18-16, and secure the match.
Western New Mexico University 3, Cameron University 2
Cameron University: 2-18, 2-7 Lone Star
Western New Mexico University: 13-8, 7-3 Lone Star
Key Performers
Anastasija Andelic led Cameron with 18 kills, 14 digs, three service aces, and six blocks.
Maria Osorio added 12 kills.
Caitlyn Cornell recorded 11 kills and four blocks while hitting .476.
Leticia Costa finished with 24 assists, 10 digs, and four service aces.
Addison McClure contributed 17 digs and 12 assists.
Taylor Silva added 16 digs and five kills.
Key Stats
Cameron
Kills: 58
Aces: 10
Assists: 54
Digs: 77
Blocks: 8
Attack Errors: 27
Hitting Percentage: .174
Western New Mexico
Kills: 59
Aces: 14
Assists: 55
Digs: 80
Blocks: 6
Attack Errors: 26
Hitting Percentage: .192
NEXT UP
Volleyball returns to Aggie Gym on Saturday, October 17th, to face Sul Ross State University at 2:00 PM in Lone Star Conference action. Catch the match on FloCollege.
