T-Bird (VB) Ends Season in Roswell, Tonella Sets Blocks Record
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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15 | 14 | 18 | 0 |
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25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
Team Stats
New Mexico Junior College
New Mexico Military Institute
| Game Statistics | New Mexico Junior College | New Mexico Military Institute |
|---|---|---|
| Hitting % | .037 | .248 |
| Blocks | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| Digs | 43 | 65 |
| Aces | 3 | 7 |
The Thunderbird volleyball team closed the 2025 season in Roswell, NM with a three-set loss to New Mexico Military Institute.
NMJC fell in straight sets 25-15, 25-14, and 25-18 on Saturday, Nov. 1.
Outside hitter Leticia Neves led the T-Birds offensively with eight kills and eight digs. Libero Lauren Shiplet finished the afternoon with 17 digs.
Setter Noemi Marinho registered 14 assists, and Ava Kincaid added 7 digs.
Sophomore Duda Tonella added 4 blocks in her final match in a Thunderbird uniform. The sophomore set the school record for most career blocks with 233. The previous record was 175 set by Karielys Maldonado in 2022-24.
Tonella also broke Nickilah Whatley's single-season record (2023-24) by one block with 129 overall this year.
The Thunderbirds finish the season 14-16 (5-9).