TEXARKANA, TX — The A&M – Texarkana Eagles took flight during their Wednesday night non-conference matchup against Dallas Christian College. This performance recorded their 21st win of the season, granting The Eagles a spot for success during Saturday’s double-header matchup against Texas College. 

With a 21-8 season lead, the Eagles held a superior set score of 25-23, 25-17, 25-22, but that was hardly a match against the Crusader’s fallen season total of 5-15. The Eagles started strong with Zulecia Cruz, Sasha Bajek, Ja’Kerra Holt, Katherine Toftemark, Mia Mata, and Alanna Deering taking the court. 

TAMUT had an average hit score of .133 to the  Crusader average of .061, with the home advantage of 16 hitting errors, 8 receiving errors, and 4 serving errors bolstering the final score. The Eagles fly high with 18 outstanding members,10 of which conducted at least one kill. 

Alanna Deering posted the score with a .353 hitting percentage, following an attack with 9. Zulecia Cruz and Kimberlee Joyce led with assists while Syklar Stanley and Katherine Toftenmark had a pair of blocks. 

When speaking with setter, Zulecia Cruz, on the team’s season performance, she says, “The main goals we wanted to accomplish this season were having effortless communication, getting 2% better each day, having a better overall record, and making sure we are having fun.” This has become apparent through the team’s hard work and dedication reflecting the scoreboard. 

The Eagles face their double-header season finale against Texas College this Saturday at noon. The team will also recognize members of its graduating class.