DORAL, Florida — The University of The Bahamas (UB) Mingoes women's volleyball team lost both of its matches against the Millennia Atlantic University (MAU) Macaws over the weekend.

Mingoes' Head Coach Raymond Wilson said he was disappointed with the team's performance after the first match, but added that he saw a noticeable improvement in teamwork, gameplay and execution during the second match.

The Mingoes lost the first match 25-6, 25-17 and 25-12 on Friday and lost the second 25-11, 25-22 and 25-16 on Saturday.

Wilson said the team improved its play in the second match, leading at several points and capitalizing on the errors by the Macaws.

Power hitter Patrice Ferguson lead the team and kept spirits high throughout the matches.

"The first day we did an okay job, but the second day we came and really fought," she said.

Wilson said he was satisfied with the overall weekend experience, as the team showed sportsmanship and grit. He singled out freshman hitter Tonya Thompson's impact on the team.

"Tonya contributed offensively and defensively, and brought an energy to the court that we needed," Wilson said.

Thompson said she was happy with her performance and excited about the entire experience. "All of this was just new to me, unfamiliar territory," she said. "It was really good being here with the team, as they are very welcoming, and I felt very much included, so it was a very good experience overall."

The Mingoes are now preparing for the start of the New Providence Volleyball Association (NPVA) season, set to get underway in mid-October.

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