Conrad named MVP, Volleyball finishes 4-0 at Mount Union Invite

The Muskingum volleyball team finished 4-0 at the Mount Union Invitational after two straight-set wins on Saturday.

Notables

• Senior Emma Conrad was named the Most Valuable Player of the Mount Union Invitational for her stellar play in Muskingum's four games.
• Junior Khloe Taylor was also named to the All-Tournamnent team for her exceptional play in Muskingum's undefeated weekend.

Game 1

The Basics

• Records: Muskingum (6-0 Overall), Allegheny (3-5 Overall)
• Location: McPherson Academic and Athletic Complex – Alliance, Ohio

How it Happened

• The opening frame saw both teams battle evenly. However, Muskingum was able to use clutch plays to claim the 25-23 win.
• Set two saw much of the same back-and-forth play that the opening frame featured. The Muskies claimed the set 25-22, taking a commanding 2-0 lead into the third frame.
• Riding their momentum, the Muskies dominated Allegheny, winning the third set 25-12.

Game 2

The Basics

• Records: Muskingum (7-0 Overall), Westminster (1-5 Overall)
• Location: McPherson Academic and Athletic Complex – Alliance, Ohio

How it Happened

• Muskingum opened the game in dominating fashion, claiming the first set 25-16 to take the early advantage.
• Muskingum claimed the second set 25-21, taking a decisive 2-0 lead in the match.
• The Muskies claimed the straight-set win, grabbing the third set 25-13 to down Westminster.

Up Next

• The Muskies will be back in action on Friday, September 16, when they take on Wisconsin-Oshkosh at the ONU Invitational. Game time is set for 2:00 p.m. in Ada, Ohio.