Blue Raiders Sweep Alabama A&M

Tuesday, September 24

Murfreesboro, Tenn.

6 PM

Middle Tennessee

4-8,0-0CUSA

Alabama A&M

2-9,0-0SWAC

Alabama A&M

Middle Tenn.

9/24/2024 8:34:00 PM | Women's Volleyball

Box Score

MTSU defeat Alabama A&M in dominate fashion

By: Jake Freelund, MTSU Athletic Communications

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee volleyball defeated Alabama A&M in a dominant fashion, winning three sets to none. The second set was a nail-biter, but the Blue Raiders prevailed, winning 28-26 with the final point being a block by Aowyn Schrader and Kiera Booth. The scores of the sets were as follows: 25-17, 28-26 and 25-11.

The Blue Raiders (4-8, 0-0) came into the night in a little bit of a slump, but showed no signs of that in their dominant victory. MTSU outhit the Bulldogs (2-9, 0-0) by almost .300, with the final numbers being Middle Tennessee .337 to Alabama A&M's .076. It was the Blue Raider's second highest hitting percentage of the season in a single match.

The trio of Kiera Booth, Laure Jansen, and Emma Nilson were all over the place tonight. The two middle blockers, Booth and Nilson, combined to have a hitting percentage of a ridiculous .649 on 27 kills. They also added eight blocks between the two of them. Senior Laure Jansen had a great performance of her own, recording an outstanding 6.33 digs/set. To go along with her defensive performance tonight, Jansen also added two service aces.

Following the team's performance tonight, Associate Head Coach Jenna Orner said the following: "Each game we are trying to grow as a team, our passing was more consistent and in the third set we did a really good job of limiting our errors. I'm really proud of the middle blockers for stepping up and establishing themselves tonight."

By the Numbers

649: The two middle blockers, Kiera Booth and Emma Nilson, combined to hit an unfathomable .649 hitting percentage on 27 kills.
30: Setter Andi Spies has recorded at least 30 assists in six straight matches.
995: Junior Adriana Rhoda now sits at 995 career points, needing just five more to reach the 1000 points milestone.
8: It was a block party at the AMG tonight as the Blue Raiders recording eight blocks in just three sets.

Up Next
The Blue Raiders will be traveling to Huntsville, Texas to begin Conference USA play, taking on Sam Houston on Thursday and Friday, Sept. 26 & 27. The matches will be streamed on ESPN+ and live stats can be found at Stat Broadcast.

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