BEAUMONT, Texas – The Lamar University women's volleyball team heads to its third in-season tournament of the 2017 campaign when it competes at the Maverick Classic hosted by UT Arlington this weekend.
 
The Cardinals (1-5) face the UC Davis Aggies (5-5) at 10 a.m. Friday, the Arizona State Sun Devils (7-2) at 5 p.m. Friday and the host Mavericks (5-4) at noon Saturday.
 
"Our concern is us right now," LU coach Alan Edwards said. "We're too high with our errors. It's not so much what our opponents are doing, but what is happening on our side of the net."
 
In 20 sets over six matches, the Cardinals have accumulated 143 errors as compared to 99 for their opponents. The Cardinals also have 25 more service errors.
 
"We play well, but we make a crucial error at a big point in the match," Edwards said. "We know we're close. We just need to get over that hurdle."
 
Murielle Hlavac leads the Cardinals with 59 kills and a .254 attack percentage. Hlavac's 52 digs are tied for second on the team with Amy Hollowell, two behind Zahria Scott. Haley Morton has a team-best 127 assists.
 
Edwards knows his team will face some tough challenges this weekend.
 
"UC Davis is going to be very poised. They have several players who have played a high caliber of volleyball since they were young," Edwards said. "Arizona State is from the Pac-12, one of the toughest conference in the nation.  I am sure UT Arlington will be tough on its home court."
 
The Cardinals, who had their home tournament canceled two weekends ago because of Hurricane Harvey, will finally play their first home match of the season when they host Prairie View A&M at 7 p.m. Tuesday in McDonald Gym. Fans will receive a free Lamar University volleyball schedule T-shirt while supplies last. For tickets, call 409-880-1715, or CLICK HERE. Tickets are available at the Montagne Center ticket office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Tickets will be available at McDonald Gym one hour prior to first serve.