Volleyball sweeps day two of Great Lakes Crossover

The Muskingum volleyball team dominated Hanover 3-0 and followed it up by handling Western Conn. St. 3-0 on day two of the Great Lakes Crossover.

Notables

• Muskingum now holds a record of 3-0 this season with all three wins being in straight-sets. This marks the first time since the 2017 campaign the Muskies have opened the season with three straight straight-set wins.

Game 1

The Basics

• Records: Muskingum (2-0 Overall), Hanover (1-2 Overall)
• Location: Cedar Point Sports Center – Sandusky, Ohio

How it Happened

• Muskingum dominated the opening set, claiming a 25-10 win over the Panthers.
• After a back and forth second frame, the Muskies prevailed by a score of 25-20.
• The Muskies finished off the sweep in the third set with a 25-18 win over the Panthers. The sweep marks Muskingum's second straight 3-0 win to start the 2022 season.

Inside the Numbers

• Muskingum was led by junior Khloe Taylor who registered a game-high 10 kills.
• Freshman Quinn Horn tallied nine kills, eight digs, and three service aces; while senior Emma Conrad dished out 29 assists to go along with seven kills.
• Sophomore Addison Gingrich and senior Gracie Collins both tallied a team-high 10 digs, while junior Lexie Huck tallied six kills.
• As a team, the Muskies totaled 39 kills, 37 assists, 43 digs, and six service aces.

Game 2

The Basics

• Records: Muskingum (3-0 Overall), Western Conn. St. (0-4)
• Location: Cedar Point Sports Center – Sandusky, Ohio

How it Happened

• The first set saw both teams trade points for much of the frame. However, Muskingum was able to use clutch plays down the stretch to secure the 26-24 set one victory.
• Riding their momentum, the Muskies downed the Wolves 25-21 in set two.
• Not turning back, Muskingum dominated the Wolves, handing them a 25-11 third set loss and sweeping the match.

Inside the Numbers

• The Muskies were led by the junior-duo of Lexie Huck and Khloe Taylor who registered nine kills each. Huck also registered three blocks, while Taylor tallied two.
• Senior Emma Conrad handed out 31 assists on the match, while also registering three digs.
• Senior Gracie Collins recorded a team-high 13 digs to go along with two service aces, while senior Emma Dunham notched seven kills and three blocks as well.
• Freshman Quinn Horn filled up the stat sheet with six kills, four digs, and two service aces; while sophomore Addison Gingrich chipped in five digs.
• As a team, the Muskies totaled 35 kills, 34 assists, 30 digs, nine blocks, and six service aces.

Up Next

• The Muskies will be back in action on Friday, September 9, when they take on Manchester at the Mount Union Invitational. Game time from Alliance, Ohio is scheduled for 4:00 p.m.