16th-Ranked Volleyball Blanks Ohio Wesleyan in Season Opener
The 16th-ranked Muskingum volleyball team dominated Ohio Wesleyan in their season opener on Wednesday night, beating the Battling Bishops, 3-0.
September 1, 2021
The 16th-ranked Muskingum volleyball team dominated Ohio Wesleyan in their season opener on Wednesday night, beating the Battling Bishops, 3-0.
The Basics
- Records: Muskingum (1-0), Ohio Wesleyan (0-1)
- Location: Anne C. Steele Center – New Concord, Ohio
How It Happened
- After trading the first few points, Muskingum was able to pull away and win the first set 25-18.
- The Muskies were led by senior Maddie McGee with five kills in the first frame.
- Junior Emma Conrad also added five assists in set one.
- In set two, the Muskies hit the ground running and got out to an early 8-3 lead.
- The Muskies would eventually win set two, 25-15.
- Leading the Muskies in the set was Conrad with seven assists.
- The Muskies finished the sweep by taking set three, 25-17.
- Leading the Muskies on the night were McGee with 12 kills, Conrad with 18 assists, and senior Erin Dickson with 11 assists.
- Leading Ohio Wesleyan was Abby Thierauf with 14 assists.
Inside The Numbers
- Muskingum recorded 41 kills, 35 assists, 44 digs, and four blocks.
- Ohio Wesleyan notched 17 kills, 15 assists, and 29 digs.
Up Next
- Muskingum will next compete on Friday, September 3, at the ONU Invitational. The Muskies will take on Mount St. Joseph at 2:30 p.m.
