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@MizzouVB Concludes Perfect Weekend, Tallies Sweep at Alabama
10/1/2017 3:08:00 PM | Volleyball
Tigers earn third consecutive victory in Southeastern Conference action
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Mizzou Volleyball (10-7, 3-1 SEC) wrapped up its perfect weekend with an emphatic 3-0 (25-17, 25-15, 27-25) sweep at Alabama. The Tigers have produced three consecutive wins in Southeastern Conference play after dropping their season opener 11 days ago.
Top Performers
- Melanie Crow: 11 kills on .333 hitting, 1 ace, 3 digs, 1 solo block
- Sydney Deeken: 8 kills on .333 hitting, 2 digs, 2 solo blocks (3 total)
- Alyssa Munlyn: 7 kills on .667 hitting, 5 total blocks
- Kira Larson: 7 kills, 1 assist, 1 ace, 5 digs, 2 total blocks
Hear From Coach Kreklow
On today's match inside Foster Auditorium…
"I was pleased overall today with how we played. Alabama was coming off a big win over Arkansas Wednesday, so we knew it was going to be a tough match in its gym today. We got contributions today from a lot of people, which is really great to see. We're making progress and getting better overall, little by little. It will be good to be able to spend a little time at home this upcoming week."
#Mizzou Takeaways
- Mizzou came out guns blazing in the opening set, posting 14 kills on .636 hitting en route to its set triumph. The Tigers showed fantastic offensive balance, as six individuals posted multiple kills.
- Mizzou's blocking efforts were also ablaze, as it recorded seven total stops in the first set. Deeken led the way with three total blocks (two solo).
- The Tigers' 25-17 opening set triumph should've been far greater, as their six service errors contributed a big portion of the Crimson Tide's points.
- Sunday's second set was more of the same for Mizzou, as it recorded 14 kills on .429 hitting en route to its set victory. The Tigers also produced their first trio of service aces in the match over the second set.
- The final set was by far the most competitive, as the Tigers and Crimson Tide produced nine ties and three lead changes. Sloppy Mizzou play led to numerous four point advantages for Alabama, but the Tigers responded with a 10-4 run to close out the match.
- Mizzou's defense was strong throughout the match, limiting Alabama to 26 kills on only .022 hitting. The Tigers' 12 total blocks marked their seventh consecutive match with double-digit stops.
- The Tigers' aforementioned outstanding .636 hitting percentage in the first set marked a new single-set season high. Mizzou's previous top set hitting total was .600, as it accomplished the feat in two consecutive sets vs. Middle Tennessee on Aug. 25.
- Crow surpassed double-digit kills in a match for the fifth time this season, including her third consecutive time out (all coming in SEC play).
- Courtney Eckenrode paced the Tigers with 25 assists Sunday. She's led Mizzou in single-match individual assists a team-best 16 times this season.
- Riley Sents produced the most individual digs (12) for the 11th time this year. She has paced the Tigers in single-match digs in three of their four SEC matches thus far.
Up Next
Following a week off from action, Mizzou returns to the Hearnes Center on Sunday, Oct. 8. The Tigers will host Ole Miss at noon CT and the match will broadcast live on SEC Network + via WatchESPN.
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