Texas Tech University Athletics
Postmatch Notes
September 29, 2012 | Women's Volleyball
Sept. 29, 2012
TEXAS TECH TEAM NOTES• Texas Tech lost its 23rd consecutive match at the hands of Texas as the Red Raiders have not defeated the Longhorns since sweeping the series in 2000.
• The improved Texas to 73-9-2 all-time against Texas Tech and 33-2 when playing in Lubbock.
• The loss was Texas Tech's sixth-straight as the Red Raiders last win came on Sept. 14 in the Rice Invitational opener against Houston Baptist.
• With the loss, Texas Tech has still not defeated a ranked opponent since topping No. 20 Kansas State on Nov. 20, 2004. The Red Raiders have also not defeated a top 25 team since Oct. 5, 2002, in a 3-1 victory over No. 21 Missouri.
• Despite the loss, the Red Raiders held Texas to just a .260 hitting percentage, the Longhorns' lowest against Texas Tech since hitting .195 in a 3-1 victory on Oct. 25, 2006, in Lubbock.
• The Red Raiders lost only their second match this season when leading in digs as Texas Tech controlled a 44-40 advantage overall. Tech was 8-1 this year when leading in digs.
• Texas Tech's .116 hitting percentage was its highest in three Big 12 matches this year.
• Texas' 14 blocks matched the season high for a Texas Tech opponent this year as Kansas also totaled 14 last Saturday in the Big 12 opener.
Don Flora
• The loss dropped second-year head coach Don Flora to 295-83 as a collegiate head coach and a 26-24 record while at Texas Tech.
• The Red Raiders dropped to 1-18 under Flora against Big 12 opponents as well. Texas Tech is also 0-3 against Texas under Flora.
• The loss dropped Texas Tech to 8-9 under Flora when playing at the United Spirit Arena.
• The Red Raiders also fell to 14-11 in three-set matches under Flora as well.
• Texas Tech also fell to 0-6 under Flora against ranked opponents.
Breeann David
• David returned to the starting lineup for the first time since Sept. 7 when she was injured early in the first set against Towson. David played in her first full match since that date as well.
• Her 10 kills marked her fifth match this year where she has reached double digits.
Miara Cave
• Cave posted 12 kills from the right side to lead Texas Tech in the category for the fourth time in the last five matches.
Rachel Brummitt
• Brummitt led the Red Raiders in digs for the 17th time this year as the sophomore recorded 14 over three sets.
