Volleyball wins home-opener vs. Heidelberg

The Muskingum volleyball team defeated OAC-foe Heidelberg 3-1 on Saturday to move to 12-3 on the season.

The Basics

• Records: Muskingum (12-3 Overall, 1-1 OAC), Heidelberg (5-12 Overall, 0-1 OAC)
• Location: Anne C. Steele Center – New Concord, Ohio
• Attendance: 246

How it Happened

• Muskingum opened the match in dominating fashion, jumping out to a 10-4 lead in the first set.
• The Muskies didn't look back, cruising to a 25-13 win in the opening frame.
• After Heidelberg won set two 25-21, the Muskies got back on track with a 25-12 victory in set three. Muskingum closed out the third set on a 17-6 run after narrowly leading 8-6 early on.
• In the fourth set, Heidelberg jumped out to a 10-7 lead early in the frame.
• However, Muskingum used an 18-7 run to close out the match and win the frame 25-17.

Inside the Numbers

• The Muskies were led by junior Lexie Huck with 12 kills.
• Senior Emma Conrad dished out a game-high 37 assists, while she also added 20 digs.
• Junior Raegan Flood notched 10 kills for Muskingum, while junior Khloe Taylor registered nine kills and six assists.
• Senior Emma Dunham hammered seven kills for the Muskies, and senior Gracie Collins finished with a game-high 21 digs.
• Freshman Quinn Horn recorded with eight digs and five kills, while freshman Alana Alexander chipped in seven digs.
• As a team, Muskingum totaled 47 kills, 42 assists, 70 digs, and seven service aces.

Up Next

• The Muskies will be back in action on Wednesday, October 5, when they host OAC-rival Marietta inside the Steele Center. Game time is slated for 7:00 p.m.
• Fans can secure their tickets ahead of the game or on-site by purchasing them online at the Fighting Muskies' official ticketing page found at fightingmuskies.com/athletics/tickets or via the HomeTown Ticketing mobile app available through the App Store or Google Play. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for students, and children 5-and-under are free.