Volleyball claims home-opening win in straight sets

The Muskingum volleyball team spiked Ohio Christian in its home opener in the Anne C. Steele Center on Thursday evening. The Muskies won 25-16, 25-18, 25-18.

The Basics

Place: New Concord, Ohio - Anne C. Steele Center 

Records: Muskingum (4-1 overall), Ohio Christian (3-6 overall)

Up at the Net

• The Muskies were led by senior Katie Hunt with a game-high 10 kills.
• Junior Chloe Brandewie added eight kills and a team-high three blocks.
• Freshman Chrystal McCoy logged five kills.
• Ohio Christian was led by Lexi Jacobs with five kills.

Assisting the Attack

• Freshmen Rhieannae Cory and Kennedy Brown aided the attack with 17 and 11 assists, respectively.
• Ohio Christian setter, Olivia Wireman recorded eight assists.

Defending the Court

• Junior Deidre Prince defended the court for the Muskies recording a team-high 18 digs.
• Sophomore Jordan Youngs and Hunt both finished with five digs a piece.
• The Trailblazers were led by Karee Neff with eight digs.

Inside the Box Score

• As a team, Muskingum finished with 46 kills, 46 digs, and nine blocks.
• The straight set win was the second of the season for the Muskies.

Up Next

• Muskingum returns to action Saturday as they travel to Richmond, Ind. to compete in the Earlham Tournament. 
• The Muskies open action Saturday, September 10 with Franklin at 5 pm.