NEW ORLEANS — Texas State (30-8, 15-1) volleyball continued to make a statement Thursday evening, defeating No. 9 Baylor 3-1 (28-30, 25-15, 26-26, 25-22) in the Ferrell Center in Waco, Texas.

This feat marks the program's first win over a top-10 opponent and fourth victory over a nationally ranked team in the 2020-21 season.

Texas State held Baylor to a .127 hitting percentage as the home team committed 33 attacking errors. The Bobcats registered a .200 hitting percentage, and both teams totaled 54 kills and nine blocks in the match. The Bobcats held the advantage in assists (49-46), but the Lady Bears had the edge in aces (3-1) and digs (74-71). 
   
Junior outside hitter Janell Fitzgerald turned in her first career double-double with 15 kills (.290) and 10 digs. She also added four total blocks. Sophomore outside hitters Caitlan Buettner and Courtney Heiser each chipped in 12 kills. Buettner added six digs, and two blocks, while Heiser dug nine balls to go along with her new season-high in kills. Junior setter Emily DeWalt recorded double-double No. 22 this season with 46 assists and 15 digs. The junior middle blocker Jillian Slaughter had a match-high seven blocks to go with her seven kills (.353). Junior libero Kayla Granado also reached double figures as she led all players with 22 digs.   
  
Texas State will take this momentum into the NCAA Tournament scheduled for April 14-24 in Omaha, Neb. The NCAA Division I Volleyball Selection Show will be on Sunday, April 4 at 3 p.m. and will air on ESPNU.