October 19, 2024 - Emporia State volleyball limited Missouri Southern to just .092 hitting as the Hornets rolled to a sweep on Saturday against the Lions.
The Hornets got off to an early 8-5 lead that eventually grew to 14-8 in the first set before Missouri Southern rallied to take a 17-16 lead, forcing an Emporia State timeout. After the timeout, the Hornets scored nine of the final 12 points to take the opening set 25-20.
In set two, Emporia State again had an early lead that was erased in the middle of the set by Missouri Southern as a 6-1 scoring run gave the hosts a 17-14 lead over the Hornets. After the run by the Lions, the Hornets responded with six straight points to regain a 20-17 advantage. Missouri Southern attempted to rally, scoring two consecutive points, before Emporia State closed the set on a 5-1 run to clinch the second 25-20.
Emporia State hit over .300 in the second set and continued their play into the third frame. The Hornets jumped ahead 11-6 and later in the set leading 16-11, the Hornets closed out the match with a 9-3 scoring run to clinch the third 25-14 as they hit .310.
The Hornets hit .258 in the match and had seven Hornets record a kill in the match.
Rayishon Jackman finished with a match-high 12 kills on .273 hitting while Weronika Wrzesisnka and
Camilla Ossola had eight and seven kills respectively. Jackman and
Willow Deckinger each had 12 digs and
Mia Frisbie had a match-high six total blocks on defense.Â
Emporia State will return home to begin a five-match homestand on Saturday, October 26 against Washburn. First serve for the Turnpike Tussle between the Hornets and Ichabods is scheduled for 3:00 p.m.
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