LAS CRUCES, N.M. – With the regular season start date less than a week away, NM State fans got to see their squad tighten the last screws as they swept Western New Mexico in an exhibition match on Saturday afternoon.
A 3-0 win (25-12, 25-16, 25-15) was highlighted by double-digit kill efforts from and . Both Birtcil and Johnson posted 10 kills while middle blocker chipped in with six successful attacks herself.
Those attackers were set up by great ball positioning from setters and , whom each finished the day with 14 assists. Perez also shined on the defensive end as she notched 14 digs to post a double-double against the Mustangs.