SHERMAN, Texas -- The UT Tyler volleyball team continued their hot start to the 2011 at the Austin College Classic, going 3-1 this weekend in Sherman. Coach Suzanne Truitt begins her tenure with a 7-2 record, marking the best-ever start for a UT Tyler volleyball team.

The Patriots opened the Classic on Friday with Dallas Christian, promptly sweeping them in three straight games, 25-3, 25-10, 25-16.  Danika Waldrep continued her strong play with 12 kills in the match and freshman Breanna Brummett finished with a .833 hitting percentage. Freshman Madison Kosir led the team with 20 assists.

In the second match of the weekend against Southwestern Assemblies of God, the Patriots once again won in three straight games, 25-21, 25-23-, 25-23.  Kosir  and Ashten Waldrep combined for 33 assists and Danika Waldrep added 12 kills with a .259 hitting percentage.

On Saturday, UT Tyler needed four games to dispose of the University of Dallas, winning 25-22, 22-25, 25-15, 25-20.  While the Patriot attack was not as consistent as the previous games, UT Tyler was able to rally behind the play of Kosir who led the team with 12 kills and 16 assists.

The only loss of the weekend came against a very talented Ouachita Baptist team.  The Patriots were swept 18-25, 22-15, 17-25.  Freshman Stacy Wilson led the team with a .359 hitting percentage and 10 kills. 

UT Tyler takes the court again on Tuesday against St. Thomas in Houston.  The Patriots' home opener is set for Friday at 7 p.m. against East Texas Baptist.