EL PASO, Texas — Middle Tennessee volleyball fell to UTEP by a score of 0-3 in the first match of the two-match series. The Blue Raiders played well in the second set but were unable to finish off the Miners, losing 23-25. The scores of the first and third sets were both 12-25.
The Blur Raiders (11-14, 6-7) hit an underwhelming .066 in the match to the Miners (21-4, 11-2) .442. Middle Tennessee volleyball holds a 2-10 record when hitting under .200 and a 1-4 record when their opponent hits above .300. The Blue Raiders have yet to win a match when recording less kills than the opposition, falling to 0-9.