Middle Tennessee State University Athletics
Friday, September 16
Queens, NY
8:00 AM
Middle Tennessee
-92,00 CUSA
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Boston College
10-1,0-0ACC
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Middle Tenn.
19
25
27
25
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Boston College
25
21
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Photo by: Braydin Sik/ MT Athletic Communications
MTSU Knocks off Undefeated Boston College in Four Sets
9/16/2022 11:52:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
Rhoda racked up a career-high 19 kills, Henley tied career-high 19 digs
QUEENS, N.Y. — The Middle Tennessee volleyball team took on an undefeated Boston College team for the first match of the Red Storm Invitational hosted by St. John's Friday morning. The Blue Raiders went down in the first set but quickly bounced back and snapped Boston College's 10-win streak to start the season.
The Blue Raiders (9-2, 0-0 C-USA) plucked the Boston College Eagles (10-1, 0-0 ACC) in their first meeting ever, 3-1 (19-25, 25-21, 27-25, 25-20). The win marks the first time Middle Tennessee has beat a Power-5 team since 2014 when the Blue Raiders beat Arkansas. As a team, the Blue Raiders hit .204 and held the Eagles to a .115 hitting percentage.
Freshman Adri Rhoda moved the bar again, hitting home a career-high 19 kills on a .378 attack percentage. Rhoda also notched four services, one being the match winner, and a career-high three block assists.
By the Numbers
-.030: MTSU closed the match strong, holding Boston College to a match low nine kills on a -.030 attack percentage in the final set.
5: Rhoda led the Blue Raiders with a set-high five kills (5-0-6) on a .833 average in the final set to close the match out.
19: Senior Kayla Henley tied a career-high with 19 digs to lead the Blue Raiders in their win. Henley last dug up 19 balls against Western Illinois in 2019.
Blue Raider Notes
The Blue Raiders are back tonight to close out the day against Columbia. The match is schedule to play at 3:00 p.m. and timing will depend on the match before it. Tonight's match will not be streamed by St. John's.
Keeping Up with the Blue Raiders
Follow the Blue Raiders on Twitter (@MT_Volleyball), Instagram (@mt_volleyball), and Facebook (Middle Tennessee Blue Raider Volleyball).
The Blue Raiders (9-2, 0-0 C-USA) plucked the Boston College Eagles (10-1, 0-0 ACC) in their first meeting ever, 3-1 (19-25, 25-21, 27-25, 25-20). The win marks the first time Middle Tennessee has beat a Power-5 team since 2014 when the Blue Raiders beat Arkansas. As a team, the Blue Raiders hit .204 and held the Eagles to a .115 hitting percentage.
Freshman Adri Rhoda moved the bar again, hitting home a career-high 19 kills on a .378 attack percentage. Rhoda also notched four services, one being the match winner, and a career-high three block assists.
By the Numbers
-.030: MTSU closed the match strong, holding Boston College to a match low nine kills on a -.030 attack percentage in the final set.
5: Rhoda led the Blue Raiders with a set-high five kills (5-0-6) on a .833 average in the final set to close the match out.
19: Senior Kayla Henley tied a career-high with 19 digs to lead the Blue Raiders in their win. Henley last dug up 19 balls against Western Illinois in 2019.
Blue Raider Notes
- Banton is only one ace away from 100, and seven away from taking the number one spot for career aces in the 25-point rally scoring era.
- The Blue Raiders' win this morning matched their win total from last season at nine.
The Blue Raiders are back tonight to close out the day against Columbia. The match is schedule to play at 3:00 p.m. and timing will depend on the match before it. Tonight's match will not be streamed by St. John's.
Keeping Up with the Blue Raiders
Follow the Blue Raiders on Twitter (@MT_Volleyball), Instagram (@mt_volleyball), and Facebook (Middle Tennessee Blue Raider Volleyball).
Team Stats
MTSU
BC
Kills
53
45
Errors
24
29
Attempts
142
139
Hitting %
.204
.115
Points
69.5
62
Assists
45
42
Aces
8
8
Blocks
8.5
9
Game Leaders
Kills
19
Aces
4
Blocks
3
Kills
8
Aces
1
Blocks
3
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
4
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
4
Players Mentioned
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