MTSU Falls to Utah Tech in CofC Invitational Opener

Friday, September 13

Charleston, S.C.

10 AM

Middle Tennessee

2-5,0-0CUSA

Utah Tech

5-1,0-0WAC

Middle Tenn.

Utah Tech

9/13/2024 1:22:00 PM | Women's Volleyball

Box Score

Blue Raiders lose 2-3 against Utah Tech

By: Jake Freelund, MTSU Athletic Communications

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Middle Tennessee volleyball dropped the opening match of the College of Charleston Invitational in a battle vs. Utah Tech. The Blue Raiders and the Trailblazers went back and forth with the match coming down to a fifth set, but the Trailblazers prevailed. The set scores were as follows: 25-18, 22-25, 24-26, 25-23 and 6-15.

MTSU (2-5, 0-0) were unable to overcome their 45 hitting errors as Utah Tech (5-1, 0-0) recorded just 38 hitting errors. Both teams recorded low hitting percentages with MTSU having the slightly better one of .148 to Utah Tech's .129. A problem that plagued the Blue Raiders in their first few matches, they were able to minimize as they recorded a service aces to service errors ratio of 7:13. Alivia Bronner was incredible serving the ball as she had four service aces.

Outside hitter Adriana Rhoda led the team in kills with 22. Four Blue Raiders recorded double-digit digs in Alivia Bronner, Laure Jansen, Ally Magre, and Andi Spies, with Jansen leading them with an outstanding 28 digs. Freshman Andi Spies made her presence felt with 40 assists and three blocks.

By the Numbers

203: In just seven career matches, Andi Spies has recorded 203 assists.
59: Alivia Bronner, Laure Jansen, Ally Magre, and Andi Spies combined for an amazing 59 digs.
4: Middle blockers Kiera Booth and Emma Nilson recorded four blocks each.

Up Next
The Blue Raiders will return later today at TD Arena in Charleston, S.C. vs. Robert Morris at 4 p.m. CT.

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