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VB at Meredith Barriger
0
Methodist MUVB 2-11, 1-4 USAS
3
Winner Meredith MER 10-6, 4-1 USAS
Methodist MUVB
2-11, 1-4 USAS
0
Final
3
Meredith MER
10-6, 4-1 USAS
Winner
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 F
Methodist MUVB 18 17 16 (0)
Meredith MER 25 25 25 (3)
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Mary Baldwin MBU 1-18, 0-5 USAS
3
Winner Methodist MUVB 3-11, 2-4 USAS
Mary Baldwin MBU
1-18, 0-5 USAS
0
Final
3
Methodist MUVB
3-11, 2-4 USAS
Winner
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 F
Mary Baldwin MBU 18 15 14 (0)
Methodist MUVB 25 25 25 (3)

Game Recap: Women's Volleyball |

VB Splits in Raleigh

RALEIGH, N.C.  Methodist swept Mary Baldwin University, 3-0, following a likewise defeat to host Meredith College Saturday afternoon in a USA South Athletic Conference women's volleyball tri-match.

Megan Andrews, Erica East, Alyssa Wrench and Kaeli Ryan combined for 35 of the team's 40 kills in the neutral-site victory over the Fighting Squirrels.

Against Meredith, East, Geneva Barriger and Wrench combined for 18 kills in the loss to the Avenging Angels.

JUST THE FACTS
Final scores: Meredith def. Methodist, 3-0 (25-18, 25-17, 25-16); Methodist def. Mary Baldwin, 3-0 (25-18, 25-15, 25-14)
Records: Methodist 3-11 (2-4 USA South), Meredith 10-6 (4-1), Mary Baldwin (1-19 (0-5)
Location: Weatherspoon Gym; Raleigh, N.C.

HOW IT HAPPENED
  • The Monarchs never trailed in their match against Mary Baldwin, though the Squirrels proved a pesky opponent.
  • Each successive set, however, Methodist built on early cushions to increase its eventual winning margin.
  • Limiting MBU to an attack percentage of just .159 was just one part of the match win. The Monarchs ended the match hitting .374 -- led by Andrews' .480 clip – themselves, and dropped in eight service aces (without allowing any).
  • The Monarchs also finished the match winning 78% of the sideout points, compared to under 50% for the Squirrels.
  • Mary Baldwin came up with a 42-39 edge in digs, but Methodist's well-placed attacks left the Squirrels scrambling for second touches and subsequent attacks throughout the match.
  • In the day's opener, Methodist had a 53-48 defensive advantage in digs, only allowed three service aces and won 58% of its sideout points. However, the Avenging Angels knocked down 40 kills, hit .257 for the match, and finished with a 6.0-1.0 bulge in blocking.
  • Setter Lili Henry posted a match-high 18 assists against Meredith, and her 22 assists against Mary Baldwin tied the Squirrels' Emma Tomlinson for match-best honors.

UP NEXT
The Monarch will play in a USA South tri-match Saturday at Greensboro College where it will face the host Pride as well as William Peace University.
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