
@MizzouVB Brings 11-Match Winning Streak to Hearnes, Hosts LSU Wednesday Evening
10/17/2016 3:22:00 PM | Volleyball
Tigers coming off thrilling 3-2 comeback win at Alabama (Oct. 16)
Tigers Bring 11-Match Winning Streak Back to Hearnes | |||||
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OPPONENT | LOCATION | DAY | TIME | WATCH | STATS |
LSU | Columbia, Mo. | Wednesday, Oct. 19 | 7 p.m. | SEC Network | Stats |
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Riding a current 11-match winning streak, Mizzou Volleyball (16-3, 7-0 SEC) continues its Southeastern Conference schedule this week at the Hearnes Center.
In their first matchup of the week, the Tigers host LSU on Wednesday, Oct. 19. First serve is scheduled for 7 p.m. (CT) and the match will broadcast live on SEC Network.
Series Snapshot vs. LSU
- Mizzou leads the all-time series, 5-4.
- The series is tied in all-time matches played in Columbia, Mo., 1-1
- In the last meeting, Mizzou claimed a 3-0 victory over LSU on Oct. 2, 2016, in Baton Rouge, La.
Wednesday Fan Promotions at Hearnes
- Annual "Pink Out" match.
- First 500 fans in attendance receive an exclusive pink volleyball t-shirt.
- The popular Kids Karnival returns to the Hearnes Center Fieldhouse once again this season. Tigers fans are encouraged to arrive early prior to Wednesday evening's match for new fun-filled games, bounce house and face painting.
- The 2016 Mizzou Volleyball squad will be on-court following the match to autograph this year's team poster.
Big Day in Tuscaloosa Earns Crow SEC Weekly Honor
- Redshirt junior Melanie Crow was named Week 8 SEC Offensive Player of the Week, as announced on Monday afternoon.
- The honor marked Crow's first recognition by the SEC office this season and in her collegiate career.
- Crow joins teammate senior Carly Kan as Tigers to garner SEC Offensive Player of the Week accolades this year.
- Crow was sensational at Alabama, matching her career high with 23 kills and 16 digs. It marked her team-leading seventh double-double this year.
Mizzou Erases 2-0 Deficit at Alabama, Remains Unbeaten in SEC Play
- In arguably its most thrilling match of the season, Mizzou posted a 3-2 (16-25, 23-25, 27-25, 25-20, 15-12) comeback victory at Alabama on Sunday, Oct. 16.
- The win marked the Tigers' first triumph this year after falling behind 2-0 in a match.
- Crow, redshirt junior Kira Larson and Kan each posted double-digit kills to lead the Tigers' offense.
- Larson was sensational on the right side, recording easily her top match in SEC play. Her 16 kills on .344 hitting led to 18.0 total points, marking her highest point total in Mizzou's conference matches so far this season.
- Junior Courtney Eckenrode was fantastic at setter against the Crimson Tide, recording a career high 57 assists with nine digs.
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