Volleyball sweeps day two of ONU Invitational

The Muskingum volleyball team finished 2-0 on day two of the ONU Invitational. The Muskies defeated Earlham and Denison in straight sets to improve to 9-1 on the season.

Game 1

The Basics

• Records: Muskingum (8-1 Overall), Earlham (4-7 Overall)
• Location: ONU Sports Center – Ada, Ohio

How it Happened

• The Muskies set the tone early, grabbing a 25-18 set one win over the Quakers.
• Riding their momentum, the Muskies dominated Earlham 25-11 in set two to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the match.
• Not looking back, Muskingum capped off their sweep with a 25-20 set three victory.

Inside the Numbers

• The Muskies were led by senior Emma Conrad who filled the stat sheets with 21 assists, 11 digs, and 10 kills.
• Junior Khloe Taylor tallied eight kills and four digs for Muskingum, while senior Emma Dunham notched six kills.
• Junior Lexie Huck, junior Raegan Flood, and freshman Quinn Horn each tallied five kills apiece. Horn tallied a team-high 12 digs for the Muskies, while Flood recorded four blocks.
• As a team, the Muskies totaled 39 kills, 33 assists, 59 digs, 14 blocks, and five service aces.

Game 2

The Basics

• Records: Muskingum (9-1 Overall), Denison (4-7 Overall)
• Location: ONU Sports Center – Ada, Ohio

How it Happened

• After both teams played a tightly contested opening set, the Muskies managed to pull through late in the frame using clutch plays and winning 25-21.
• Muskingum again showed grit and resilience, fighting to the end of the second frame for a 25-23 win.
• Muskingum completed their sweep in the third set with a dominating 25-12 win to finish the day 2-0.

Inside the Numbers

• The Muskies were led by senior Emma Dunham who registered a game-high 13 kills.
• Freshman Quinn Horn tallied 10 kills and five digs, while senior Emma Conrad dished out a team-high 31 assists.
• Juniors Raegan Flood, Lexie Huck, and Khloe Taylor all recorded five kills; while sophomore Addison Gingrich chipped in 10 digs for Muskingum.
• As a team, the Muskies totaled 43 kills, 38 assists, 47 digs, 12 blocks, and five service aces.

Up Next

• The Muskies will be back in action on Wednesday, September 21, when they travel to take on Ohio Wesleyan. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m.