Western Kentucky outside hitter Katie Howard (26) hugs defensive specialist Abby Schaefer (15) after bringing the third set to a tie during the Hilltoppers’ three-set win over New Mexico State Saturday, with Western beat the Aggies 25-24 in the final set.

New Mexico State right side hitter Kaitlin Espiritu (22, left) and New Mexico State outside hitter Starr Williams (28) block a kill from Western Kentucky middle hitter Izzy Van De Wiele (25) during the Hilltoppers’ three-set win over New Mexico State Saturday, with Western beat the Aggies 25-24 in the final set.

New Mexico State outside hitter Maggie Lightheart (2, right) and New Mexico State middle blocker Aleka Darko (12) block a kill from Western Kentucky middle hitter Izzy Van De Wiele (25) during the Hilltoppers’ three-set win over New Mexico State Saturday, with Western beat the Aggies 25-24 in the final set.

New Mexico State outside hitter Mari Sharp (13) attempts a kill while Western Kentucky middle hitter Izzy Van De Wiele (25) blocks during the Hilltoppers’ three-set win over New Mexico State Saturday, with Western beat the Aggies 25-24 in the final set.

New Mexico State outside hitter Kacia Brown (11) watches as Western Kentucky freshman Faith Young (22) digs during the Hilltoppers’ three-set win over New Mexico State Saturday, with Western beat the Aggies 25-24 in the final set.

Western Kentucky freshman Faith Young (22) attempts a kill against New Mexico State outside hitter Kacia Brown (11) during the Hilltoppers’ three-set win over New Mexico State Saturday, with Western beat the Aggies 25-24 in the final set.