For Immediate Release: Monday, September 9, 2002
Contact: Dave Geringer, UTPA Director of Athletic Media Relations, (956) 381-2240

LADY BRONCS SET TO OPEN AT HOME

EDINBURG, TX-After spending the first two weeks of the 2002 season on the road, The University of Texas-Pan American volleyball will open their home season Tuesday evening when they host Texas Southern University. The match begins at 7:00 p.m. at the UTPA Fieldhouse.

The Lady Broncs are 0-6, after dropping all three matches at the Xavier University Tournament last weekend. Junior outside hitter Jaclyn Muszynski (Walnut, CA/Walnut HS) was named to the All-Tournament Team at XU. She had 34 kills (3.78 per game) and 29 digs (3.22 per game) in Texas-Pan American’s three matches.

“We’re looking forward to our home opener,” said UTPA Head Coach Dave Thorn. “We had a rough stretch on the road, but it’s always good to get home and play in front of the home crowd. We’re looking to get on the winning track. Texas Southern is a long-time rival. They always play hard, and they will present a good challenge for our first home match.”

After Tuesday’s home match, UTPA will return to action when they visit New Mexico State and Texas-El Paso this weekend.

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