Friday, March 12
Muncie, IN / REC Center
2 p.m.
Ball State University
6-9,6-9MAC
1
vs
3
Kent State University
11-4,11-4MAC
1
2
3
4
F
Kent St.
18
25
26
25
3
Ball St.
25
19
24
16
1
Photo by: Samantha Blankenship (Ball State Creative Services)
Strong Blocking Not Enough to Lift Volleyball Past Kent State
March 12, 2021 | Women's Volleyball
MUNCIE, Ind. - -Â The Ball State blocking effort was on point Friday afternoon in the women's volleyball program's first-ever match in the Jo Ann Gora Student Recreation and Wellness Center.
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As a team, the Cardinals (6-8, 6-8 Mid-American Conference) put up a season-high 15 total blocks against Kent State, led by freshman Lauren Gilliland who tied her career-high with nine total blocks. Â
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Unfortunately, the blocking effort was not enough to snap Ball State's current home skid, as the Golden Flashes (11-4, 11-4 MAC) were able to hand the Cardinals a 3-1 (18-25, 25-19, 26-24, 25-16) setback.
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In addition to Gilliland's nine total blocks, one solo and eight assists, senior outside Kia Holder tied her career-high with six total blocks. Her biggest was in combination with Gilliland that helped the Cardinals draw within one, at 24-23, in the third set.
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Holder, who led all players in the match with 17 kills, would follow with her first career service ace to force extra points in the third frame.
After a dominating performance in last night's five-set thriller versus KSU, freshman Cait Snyder continued to impress with 13 kills and a career-high 10 digs to earn her first career double-double. The 13 kills trailed only Holder's match total, while the 10 digs led the Ball State backcourt.
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Back at the net, freshman opposite Cailyn Bolser also had a strong night with a career-high five blocks. She also chipped in four kills.
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Lana Strejcek and Danie Tyson tied for team-high honors with 10 kills apiece for Kent State, while Bryn Roberts collected a match-best 16 digs.
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The Ball State women's volleyball team continues its five-match homestand Tuesday, when it welcomes Miami to Worthen Arena for a 7 p.m. first serve.
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As a team, the Cardinals (6-8, 6-8 Mid-American Conference) put up a season-high 15 total blocks against Kent State, led by freshman Lauren Gilliland who tied her career-high with nine total blocks. Â
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Unfortunately, the blocking effort was not enough to snap Ball State's current home skid, as the Golden Flashes (11-4, 11-4 MAC) were able to hand the Cardinals a 3-1 (18-25, 25-19, 26-24, 25-16) setback.
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In addition to Gilliland's nine total blocks, one solo and eight assists, senior outside Kia Holder tied her career-high with six total blocks. Her biggest was in combination with Gilliland that helped the Cardinals draw within one, at 24-23, in the third set.
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Holder, who led all players in the match with 17 kills, would follow with her first career service ace to force extra points in the third frame.
After a dominating performance in last night's five-set thriller versus KSU, freshman Cait Snyder continued to impress with 13 kills and a career-high 10 digs to earn her first career double-double. The 13 kills trailed only Holder's match total, while the 10 digs led the Ball State backcourt.
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Back at the net, freshman opposite Cailyn Bolser also had a strong night with a career-high five blocks. She also chipped in four kills.
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Lana Strejcek and Danie Tyson tied for team-high honors with 10 kills apiece for Kent State, while Bryn Roberts collected a match-best 16 digs.
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The Ball State women's volleyball team continues its five-match homestand Tuesday, when it welcomes Miami to Worthen Arena for a 7 p.m. first serve.
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Team Stats
KentSt
BSU
Kills
48
43
Errors
23
29
Attempts
129
137
Hitting %
.194
.102
Points
66
61
Assists
48
43
Aces
7
3
Blocks
11
15
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
17
Aces
1
Blocks
6
Kills
13
Aces
0
Blocks
0
Kills
5
Aces
0
Blocks
4
Kills
4
Aces
0
Blocks
5
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