Middle Tennesee State University Athletics
Saturday, November 16
Murfreesboro, Tenn.
1 PM
Middle Tennessee
13-17,9-9CUSA
2
vs
3
New Mexico State
17-13,11-7CUSA
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2
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4
5
F
New Mexico St.
25
21
25
29
17
3
Middle Tenn.
23
25
17
31
15
2
MTSU loses back-and-forth battle against New Mexico State
11/16/2024 5:26:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
Adriana Rhoda sets career-high in kills with 26
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee volleyball fell to New Mexico State by a score of 3-2 in a five-set thriller, 3-2. With their backs against the wall for much of the match, the Blue Raiders fought valiantly until the final point. The Aggies had 10 match-point opportunities before finally sealing the victory on their 11th try. The scores of the sets were 25-23, 25-21, 25-17, 31-29 and 17-15.
Despite the loss, the Blue Raiders (13-17, 9-9) put on an impressive performance, recording a season-high 11 service aces with just eight errors. New Mexico State (17-13, 11-7) also recorded 11 service aces but had 15 serving errors. Middle Tennessee volleyball registered their highest dig total since Sept. 26, with 73 digs in the match. The Blue Raiders also recorded 11 blocks, marking the eighth time reaching double-digit blocks with seven of those performances coming in the second half of the season.
The star of the match for the Blue Raiders was Adriana Rhoda who set a new career-high in kills with 26. Rhoda has put together an exceptional season with 458 kills and 4.02 kills/set. Both of those marks rank fourth in program history for a single-season, during the 25-point era. The outside hitter has recorded 17 or more kills 16 times this season. Another student-athlete who set a career-high this afternoon was Alivia Bronner with 24 digs. Bronner, who is on a remarkable run, has recorded 17 or more digs in four of her last five matches.
By the Numbers
The Conference USA Tournament is being played at UTEP in El Paso, Texas. The Blue Raiders will be taking on Kennesaw State in the first round with first serve set for 3:00 p.m. CT on Friday, Nov. 22.
Keeping Up with the Blue Raiders
Follow the Blue Raiders on Twitter/X (@MT_Volleyball), Instagram (@mt_volleyball), and Facebook (Middle Tennessee Blue Raider Volleyball).
Despite the loss, the Blue Raiders (13-17, 9-9) put on an impressive performance, recording a season-high 11 service aces with just eight errors. New Mexico State (17-13, 11-7) also recorded 11 service aces but had 15 serving errors. Middle Tennessee volleyball registered their highest dig total since Sept. 26, with 73 digs in the match. The Blue Raiders also recorded 11 blocks, marking the eighth time reaching double-digit blocks with seven of those performances coming in the second half of the season.
The star of the match for the Blue Raiders was Adriana Rhoda who set a new career-high in kills with 26. Rhoda has put together an exceptional season with 458 kills and 4.02 kills/set. Both of those marks rank fourth in program history for a single-season, during the 25-point era. The outside hitter has recorded 17 or more kills 16 times this season. Another student-athlete who set a career-high this afternoon was Alivia Bronner with 24 digs. Bronner, who is on a remarkable run, has recorded 17 or more digs in four of her last five matches.
By the Numbers
- 26: Outside hitter Adriana Rhoda recorded a career-high 26 kills.
- 24: Libero Alivia Bronner recorded a career-high 24 digs.
- 4: Four Blue Raiders recorded double-digit digs.
The Conference USA Tournament is being played at UTEP in El Paso, Texas. The Blue Raiders will be taking on Kennesaw State in the first round with first serve set for 3:00 p.m. CT on Friday, Nov. 22.
Keeping Up with the Blue Raiders
Follow the Blue Raiders on Twitter/X (@MT_Volleyball), Instagram (@mt_volleyball), and Facebook (Middle Tennessee Blue Raider Volleyball).
Team Stats
NMSU
MTSU
Kills
81
60
Errors
23
14
Attempts
184
158
Hitting %
.315
.291
Points
101.0
82.0
Assists
74
56
Aces
11
11
Blocks
9
11
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
26
Aces
1
Blocks
4
Kills
12
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
12
Aces
2
Blocks
2
Kills
4
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Players Mentioned
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