Posted: Sep 14, 2024
The Muskingum volleyball team traveled to Cincinnati to play a double header on Saturday afternoon. In game one, the Muskies battled in five sets, but would ultimately fall to Mt. St. Joseph 3-2 (27-25, 25-22, 30-28, 25-15, 15-13).
The Basics
- Records: Muskingum (5-4 overall), Mt. St. Joseph (2-5 overall)
- Location: Harrington Center – Cincinnati, Ohio
Inside the Numbers
- Junior Josie Niemeyer led the Muskies attack with 17 kills (.406 kill Percentage). Niemeyer also added three blocks, two service aces, and two digs.
- Sophomore Mackenzie Krous helped fuel the offense with 15 kills. Krous also energized the Defense with 20 digs.
- Sophomore Alexis Bradley and sophomore Ella Jefferis took charge of the offense. Bradley led the Muskies with 33 assists, while Jefferis added 23 assists.
- Sophomore Katharine Clayton made her defensive presence felt as she totaled 21 digs. Clayton also posted five assists.
- Sophomore Maddie Ferrell finished the game with 13 kills and seven digs.
- Junior Emma Johnson paced the offence with 10 kills (.381 Kill Percentage).
- Sophomore Cierra Lathrop totaled 14 digs and two assists.
- Muskingum ended the match with 66 kills, 63 assists, and 88 digs.
- Aubrey Miranda led Mt. St. Joseph with 19 kills.
- Jasmine Butler totaled 55 assists to lead the Mountain Lions.
Game two, the Muskies bounced back against Earlham, as Muskingum would win 3-1 (26-24, 25-19, 25-19, 26-24)
The Basics
- Records: Muskingum (6-4 overall), Earlham (4-7 overall)
- Location: Harrington Center – Cincinnati, Ohio
Inside the Numbers
- Krous led the Muskies offense with 15 kills. Krous added 14 digs and two blocks.
- Niemeyer paced the offense with 12 kills (.313 kill percentage).
- Bradley piloted the offense with 37 assists. She finished with 10 digs and two kills.
- Johnson ended up with nine kills.
- Lathrop logged 14 digs and an assist.
- Muskingum totaled 53 kills, 49 assists, and 73 digs as a team.
- Caylee Brandes led Earlham with 16 kills.
- Ava Walters had 40 assists for Earlham
Up Next
The Muskies will be back on the court on Saturday, September 21 when they travel to Juniata for a Tri-Match. Game one is at 2:30 against Franklin & Marshall. In Game two Muskingum will face-off against Juniata at 5:00 p.m.
