Volleyball slips at Mount Union

By Press release submission

The Muskingum volleyball team slipped at Mount Union on Wednesday night. The Muskies fell 3-0 to the Purple Raiders.

The Basics

How it Happened

After both teams found themselves in a 7-7 tie early on, it was Mount Union who used a 9-5 run to open up a 16-12 lead over the Muskies.
Despite Muskingum trimming the Purple Raider lead to 17-15, the Muskies were unable to get any closer as Mount Union claimed the 25-20 win in set one.
In the second frame, Mount Union made their presences felt with a quick 10-1 lead to open the set.
Muskingum was able to get within five points midway through the frame, but Mount Union managed to withstand the Muskie push and secure the 25-16 victory.
The third set featured back-and-fourth play for much of the frame with nine ties and seven lead changes.
After both teams were knotted at 13 apiece midway through the frame, Muskingum used a quick spurt to build a 19-15 lead.
Despite Muskingum holding the momentum, Mount Union fought back and tied the score at 21 all.
With the score once again tied, this time at 23, Mount Union tallied two straight points to secure the 25-23 win.

Inside the Numbers

The Muskies were led by junior Khloe Taylor with 12 kills, while senior Emma Conrad registered a game-high 29 assists. Conrad also chipped in eight digs and two kills for Muskingum.
Freshman Emma Johnson recorded seven kills, while junior Lexie Huck notched six kills and four digs.
Senior Emma Dunham finished with five kills, while senior Gracie Collins tallied a team-high 14 digs.
Freshman Quinn Horn added 10 digs for Muskingum as well.
Mount Union was led by Darby Leininger with 14 kills and four digs.
As a team, Muskingum totaled 37 kills, 35 assists, 51 digs, and five blocks.

Up Next

The Muskies will be back in action on Saturday, October 22, when they host Ohio Northern in OAC action. Game time is set for 1:00 p.m. inside the Anne C. Steele Center.