Photo Credit: Bryn Mangold
Posted: Sep 28, 2022
The Muskingum volleyball team fell 3-1 to 18th-ranked Otterbein on Wednesday night.
The Basics
- Records: Muskingum (11-3 Overall, 0-1 OAC), Otterbein (13-4 Overall, 1-0 OAC)
- Location: Rike Center – Westerville, Ohio
- Attendance: 259
How it Happened
- After Otterbein jumped out to an 8-5 lead in set one, the Muskies managed to knot the score at 20 apiece late in the opening frame.
- Muskingum used a late 5-2 surge to claim the opening set 25-22 over the Cardinals.
- In set two, Otterbein stormed out to a quick 5-1 lead early on. Muskingum trimmed the Cardinal's lead down to three on multiple occasions, but Otterbein extended their lead late in the set to win 25-14.
- Despite trailing 10-7 to start the third frame, Muskingum rallied with six straight points to take a 13-10 lead.
- Muskingum extended their lead to 17-12 midway through the third set, but Otterbein then used a 7-0 run to reclaim a 19-17 lead.
- Otterbein rode their momentum to the end of the third frame, winning the set 25-21.
- Set four saw Otterbein jump out to a quick 13-5 lead. However, Muskingum battled back and trimmed the Cardinal's lead to just two at 20-18.
- The Muskies were unable to complete the comeback, as Otterbein hung on for the 25-19 win.
Inside the Numbers
- The Muskies were led by junior Khloe Taylor who poured in a season-high 19 kills. Taylor also added four digs.
- Senior Emma Conrad dished out 34 assists for Muskingum, while also adding six digs and four kills.
- Junior Lexie Huck had a strong outing with 12 kills, while senior Gracie Collins tallied a team-high 22 digs.
- Senior Emma Dunham and junior Raegan Flood both notched five kills each, while freshman Quinn Horn recorded 11 digs.
- Sophomore Addison Gingrich chipped in nine digs for Muskingum as well.
- As a team, the Muskies totaled 46 kills, 38 assists, 64 digs, and six service aces.
Up Next
- Muskingum will be back in action on Saturday, October 1, when they host Heidelberg. Muskingum's home-opener is slated for a 1:00 p.m. start inside the Anne C. Steele Center.
- Fans can secure their tickets ahead of the game or on-site by purchasing them online at the Fighting Muskies' official ticketing page found at fightingmuskies.com/athletics/tickets or via the HomeTown Ticketing mobile app available through the App Store or Google Play. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for students, and children 5-and-under are free.
