Muskingum battled Otterbein in its OAC opener on Wednesday night in a raucous Steele Center. The Muskies fell against the Cardinals, 3-1 (25-17, 21-25, 25-12, 25-15).

Notables

• The contest marked the first OAC game of the season for both teams.
• The game was promoted as a Code Black Muskie Pride game hosted by Muskingum's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.

The Basics

• Records: Muskingum (3-8 overall, 0-1 OAC), Otterbein (9-7 overall, 1-0 OAC)
• Location: Steele Center - New Concord, Ohio

Inside the Numbers 

• Sophomore Josie Niemeyer delivered eight kills for the Muskies and two blocks in her defensive efforts.
• Senior Khloe Taylor added an additional seven kills along with 10 digs.
• Sophomore Emma Johnson notched six spikes.
• Freshman Mackenzie Krous had five kills and 10 digs.
• Sophomore Chloe Burton led the squad with two service aces.
• Freshman Katharine Clayton supported the defense with 11 digs.
• Sophomore Chloe Burton registered 21 assists.
• Morgan Hartman led the Cardinals with 17 kills and added 10 digs.
• Kennedy Hoffman aided Otterbein's offense with an additional 16 kills.
• Maddie Mergen had a game-high four blocks with her defensive efforts.

Up Next

Muskingum will next travel to Heidelberg on Saturday, September 30, in a tri-match where they will face off against Heidelberg at 12:00 PM and then Case Western Reserve at 2:00 PM.