Volleyball spikes competition at OAC/HCAC Crossover

Volleyball spikes competition at OAC/HCAC Crossover

The Muskingum volleyball team went undefeated on day two of the OAC/HCAC Crossover hosted by Muskingum at the Recreation Center on Saturday. The Muskies defeated Transylvania in an exhausting five-set battle and crushed Hanover in three. Muskingum finished 4-0 for the two-day tournament.

Game 1—Muskingum 3, Transylvania 2 (25-27, 19-25, 25-17, 25-16, 15-13)

Up at the Net

Assisting the Attack

  • Muskingum's attack was guided by sophomore Taylor Mathews with 48 assists.
  • Sarah Jones logged 59 assists for Transylvania.

Defending the Court

  • The back row was protected by sophomore libero Deidre Prince who had 16 digs.
  • Mathews and freshman Jordan Youngs also had 14 digs each.
  • Transylvania's Audrey Brown accounted for 22 digs.

Game 2—Muskingum 3, Hanover 0 (26-24, 25-19, 25-19)

Up at the Net

  • Junior Katie Hunt led Muskingum with 12 kills.
  • Fatheree logged nine kills and five blocks.
  • Scott added nine spikes. Following the final match of the crossover, Scott was named to the all-tournament team.
  • For Hanover, Courtney Crawford recorded seven kills.

Assisting the Attack

  • Mathews aided the attack for the Muskies with 34 assists.
  • Hanover's attack was led by Haley Alexander and Abby Crump with 14 and 13 assists, respectively.

Defending the Court

  • Prince led the Muskie defense with 21 digs.
  • Browning added 15 digs.
  • Maddie Hartman, of Hanover, recorded 26 digs.

Up Next

  • Muskingum takes the court for OAC action on Saturday, October 3, when they travel to Baldwin Wallace. Game time scheduled for 1:00 p.m.