DENTON, Texas — On Saturday afternoon, the Sul Ross State volleyball team suffered a straight-set loss to the Texas Woman's University Pioneers at Kitty Magee Arena.

>> HOW IT HAPPENED:

After five lead changes in the opening set, Texas Woman's University went on a 7-0 run to pull away for the lead.

Later in the set, the Pioneers put together a 4-0 run to extend their lead to 11 points.

The second set featured eight different lead changes early on until the Pioneers used a 3-0 run to gain the lead.

A kill by Sarah Chavez got the Lobos within two points, but Texas Woman's University went on another 3-0 run to lead by five points.

Sul Ross State gained a little bit of momentum, going on a 4-0 run to cut the deficit to one point.

Cassandra Espinoza and Natalie Hernandez each had a kill during the run.

Texas Woman's University pulled away with a 4-0 run to take a five-point lead.

The Pioneers began the third set on a 9-0 run that helped them later gain an 11-point lead.

>> RECORDS: Texas Woman's University (8-5, 2-2); Sul Ross State (1-9, 1-3)

>> GAME NOTES:

• Hernandez led the Lobos with eight kills.
• Espinoza finished with five kills and seven digs.
• Miranda Acosta had four assists and nine digs.
• Eliana Mata tallied eight assists and two service aces.
• Brylee Sweeten added with eight assists and seven digs.

>> UP NEXT: The Lobos return home to take on Cameron University on Friday, Oct. 11 at 6 p.m. CST.