SAN ANTONIO (Sept. 28, 2024) – In a historic moment, Camila Ramirez achieved her 1,000th kill, a milestone that propelled the Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) volleyball team to a 3-0/3-0 victory over Paul Quinn College (PQC) on Friday and Saturday. This Red River Athletic Conference matchup saw the Saints advance to 10-7 overall and 3-1 in conference, while PQC's record dropped to 10-7 and 3-3 in conference.

History

The Saints' dominance over the Tigers is evident in their 11-0 record. OLLU has allowed just two set wins for PQC in these 11 matches, a testament to their superior performance.

Match one – Sept. 27

The highlight of the first match on Friday was outstanding play from newcomers Nicole Bir and Anais Velasquez. Both had five kills, with Bir committing no errors and Velasquez recording just two.

The Tigers played aggressively all night, with Carrie Weston leading the team in kills with 12. However, the Saints' overall performance proved too powerful, logging 49 kills on a .333 hitting percentage while keeping PQC at bay with just 28 kills and a .141 hitting percentage.

Lauren Reynard's performance was noteworthy, contributing 22 assists and five digs, while teammate Arianna Moreno added 18 assists. Mia Dorsey's power was on full display as she recorded 10 kills on 23 total attacks, achieving a hitting percentage of .304.

Match two – Sept. 28

The standout of the series was senior powerhouse Camila Ramirez. She entered Friday night's match just two kills away from reaching 1,000 in her career. With determination and skill, she achieved this milestone within the first set of the match, finishing the day with a total of 1,008 kills. She joins teammate Tina Trevino, who recorded her 1,000th career dig last season in the Saints 1,000 Club. Ramirez is the second volleyball player to record 1,000 kills (Kendall Groff - 2016), and Trevino is the second to record more than 1,000 digs (Assistant Coach Raven Swain - 2017).

Ramirez led the Saints with 10 kills on 30 attacks and added three digs and four blocks. Moreno marked 23 assists, while Reynard finished with 20. Trevino had the most digs of the match with 18. Ariana Caldera did a great job with her serve, adding three aces.

What's next

The Saints will head out to Hawkins, Texas, next for a series against Jarvis Christian University Oct. 4-5.

Hear from Assistant Coach Raven Swain and Head Coach Scott Mattera and watch highlights.