The Texas A&M University-Commerce volleyball team picked up two more wins on Friday, winning over Dallas Baptist (25-14, 18-25, 26-24, 25-16) and Newman (25-13, 25-13, 21-25, 22-25, 15-12) at the Pittsburg State Classic.

Against Dallas Baptist, A&M-Commerce (17-4) junior Naomi Mays led the Lions in the win with 17 kills and senior Alyssa Oberle added 12 more. Senior Perla Faudoa recorded 36 assists; plus seniors Lauren Flynn and Amy Addison provided 26 and 19 digs, respectively.

The Lions hit .181 and had eight blocks in the win, including a block solo and four block assists from freshman Rachel Robertson.

Dallas Baptist (8-8) had a pair of players, Kristin Secord and Kaylyn Frink with 13 and 12 kills, respectively in the loss. Three Patriots had double digit digs including Amanda Emmert, who had a match-high 28.

A&M-Commerce closed out the day with its second win over Newman on the season. Earlier in the year, the Lions defeated Newman (21-25, 25-18, 25-17, 25-19) on Sept. 5.

The Lions raced out to a two set advantage with back-to-back wins by a 25-13 margin. A&M-Commerce hit .290 in the first set and an even more impressive .448 in the second set.

Senior Alyssa Oberle had a season-high 19 kills to pace three Lions with double-digit kills. Freshman Rachel Robertson and junior Naomi Mays added 15 and 13, respectively. Senior Perla Faudoa recorded 58 assists and 14 digs; plus she added three block assists in the win. 

In the win, the Lions hit .235, recorded eight service aces and had seven blocks.

Newman (4-13) was led by Angie Bennett and Lauren Poe, who each had 14 kills. Four Jets had double-digit digs and Ashley Myers led the attack with 33 assists.

The Lions will close out the Pittsburg State Classic on Saturday when they will face MIAA foes, host Pittsburg State at 10:30 am and Missouri Southern State at 2 pm.