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Tech holds on to beat St. Thomas - Texas Tech Red Raiders - Texas Tech Red Raiders
Texas Tech volleyball survived a five-set battle against St.
Freshman Elia Dinsmore was the story of the afternoon, hitting .440 with 14 kills, three aces, and 12 digs in a full coming-out party for the first-year Red Raider. Five Tech players recorded double-digit digs, the first time that has happened since November 3, 2021, against West Virginia. Taylor Cook, Sara Bowcutt, and Dinsmore each posted double-doubles, with Emily Contreras and Maggie Boyd also reaching double figures in digs.
Five-set wins are rarely pretty, and this one clearly tested the Red Raiders. Grinding out a close fifth set on the road, against an opponent willing to push them the distance, is exactly the kind of early-season experience that matters when Big 12 play rolls around.
For fans following the program, Dinsmore's performance is the number to remember. A .440 hitting percentage from a freshman, in a pressure match, suggests Tech found something real in recruiting her.
Common questions
How did Texas Tech volleyball do against St. Thomas?
- Texas Tech beat St. Thomas in five sets in Laramie, Wyoming, moving to 1-1 on the season. It was a grind, but the Red Raiders closed out a tight fifth set on the road to secure the win.
Who stood out for Texas Tech in the St. Thomas match?
- Freshman Elia Dinsmore was the standout, hitting .440 with 14 kills, three aces, and 12 digs. Taylor Cook and Sara Bowcutt also recorded double-doubles, and five Red Raiders finished with double-digit digs - a feat not seen since November 2021.
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