As they reached the end of their season, the Dallas College Brookhaven Campus Lady Bears volleyball team dominated in their conference. They currently have an 12-0 win streak and are 9-0 in conference play. They hit their stride heading into the season’s final stretch, and are currently at No. 5 on the 2022 NJCAA National Volleyball Poll.

Every season, the team’s goal remains the same: Win a national championship. Jason Hopkins, Lady Bears volleyball head coach, said, “Everyone’s expectation is to go win a national championship and I don’t think anyone’s deviated from that expectation.” 

At the start of the 2022 season, the team was made up of strangers with a roster lined with freshmen. However, as the season progressed their compatibility contributed to their victory streak.

Hopkins said: “They are all [still] learning each other and getting used to each other on the court. If they keep on that path, then the end goal is the national championship match.”

The freshman-led team started the season with a 3-1 loss in their first game against Temple College. However, they did have a pair of wins against Rose State College and Seminole State College. 

Freshman outside hitter Ariel Austin was named Dallas Athletic Conference player of the week for Aug. 28-Sept. 3 and Sept. 18-24. Austin is averaging 4.45 kills per set and 5 points per set for the season, the highest on the team. 

They competed in the Ranger Wrangler Classic at Ranger College on August 26-27 and posted a 1-3 turnout. They also competed in the Blinn Volleyball Invitational on Sept. 16-17, where they had a 3-1 record at the tournament.

After a slow start to the season, they picked things up and went on a 16-5 stretch between Aug. 26 and Oct. 14. This stretch was highlighted by their 12-0 win streak, and an 9-0 win streak in conference play.

The Dallas Athletic Conference Tournament will be held Oct. 25-29. The Bears are training to end their season with a victory.