No. 5 Angelo State Wins Outright Lone Star Conference Volleyball Title

No. 5 Angelo State Secures Outright LSC Championship with Sweep of Texas a&M-Kingsville

The No. 5 Angelo State University volleyball team claimed the outright Lone Star Conference regular-season championship on Friday night, defeating Texas A&M-Kingsville in a 3-0 sweep at the Steinke Center. The Belles secured the title with set scores of 25-18, 25-22, and 25-21, according to a report from Angelosports.com.

This victory marks a historic milestone for the program, representing its 13th conference championship. The win also maintains a perfect conference record for the Belles, who sit at 16-0 in LSC play and 26-1 overall. Beyond the championship trophy, the performance extended Angelo State’s winning streak to 18 matches.

Statistical Dominance at the Steinke Center

Angelo State’s ability to control the tempo of the match was evident in the offensive and defensive metrics. In the opening frame, the Belles posted a .368 hitting percentage while simultaneously stifling the Javelinas, who managed only a .044 attack percentage. This defensive pressure allowed ASU to take the first set 25-18.

While the second set proved more competitive, the Belles utilized a late surge to pull away for a 25-22 win. The third set saw the Belles’ offense peak with 18 kills, allowing them to close out the sweep with a 25-21 victory. Totaling the match statistics, Angelo State finished with 47 kills and a .308 hitting percentage, while holding Texas A&M-Kingsville to 37 kills and a .159 clip.

The following table breaks down the primary statistical contributors for the Angelo State Belles during the championship match:

Player	Primary Statistic	Additional Contributions
Alli Kirkpatrick	14 Kills	.333 Hitting Percentage
Allie Duitsman	14 Digs	—
Gabi Ashcraft	19 Assists	12 Digs
Olivia Pena	12 Assists	—

Defensive Pressure and Service Impact

The championship run was bolstered by a high-volume defensive effort. The Belles recorded 63 digs throughout the match, a feat supported by the combined efforts of Allie Duitsman and Gabi Ashcraft, who recorded 14 and 12 digs respectively. Service pressure also played a critical role in disrupting the Javelinas’ rhythm, with the Belles totaling seven service aces, including a contribution from Krizia Perez and a match-high five from Madi Parrish.

The clinical nature of the sweep highlights the gap between the top of the conference standings and the rest of the field. By maintaining a perfect 16-0 record in conference play, Angelo State has effectively removed any ambiguity regarding the regular-season title, heading into the final stretch of the schedule with significant momentum.

The Belles will look to conclude their regular season on the road against Texas A&M International in Laredo. That matchup is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 7, with the first serve set for 2 p.m.