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@MizzouVB Heads West to Boise State Invitational
8/30/2017 11:15:00 AM | Volleyball
Tigers will face another talented field of competition this weekend
| Tigers Head West to Boise State Invitational | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPPONENT | LOCATION | DAY | TIME | VIDEO | STATS |
| Sacramento State | Boise, Idaho | Friday, Sept. 1 | Noon | Watch | Stats |
| No. 10 BYU | Boise, Idaho | Friday, Sept. 1 | 6:30 p.m. | Watch | Stats |
| Boise State | Boise, Idaho | Saturday, Sept. 2 | 8:30 p.m. | Watch | Stats |
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Mizzou Volleyball continues its 2017 non-conference schedule this weekend at the Boise State Invitational in Boise, Idaho. The Tigers will meet host Boise State, No. 10 BYU and Sacramento State inside Bronco Gym.
Head Coach Wayne Kreklow and the Tigers are scheduled for a doubleheader on Friday, Sept. 1, followed by an evening single-match on Saturday, Sept. 2. Mizzou opens with Sacramento State on Friday with first serve at 12 p.m. CT. The Tigers meet their first Top-25 opponent this year later in the evening with first serve against BYU at 6:30 p.m. CT.
Mizzou concludes its weekend tournament with a primetime matchup versus Boise State Saturday evening. First serve is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. CT. All three matches this weekend will air live via FloVolleyball.TV.
Fans are encouraged to visit Boise State's Tournament Central Page for ticket information, live stats links and television coverage.
#ShowMe Mizzou Game Notes
Talented Competition Awaits Mizzou in Boise
- Similar to its season-opening trip at the Culver's Governors Challenge (Aug. 25-26), Mizzou will face another strong field of competition this coming weekend inside Bronco Gym.
- Leading the way is BYU, who advanced to the Sweet 16 in last year's NCAA Tournament. The Cougars finished 29-4 overall last season, en route to a West Coast Conference championship.
- Boise State recorded an impressive 26-7 overall record in 2016, also claiming top honors in its respective conference (Mountain West). The Broncos advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament, losing to eventual 2016 National Champions, Stanford.
- Sacramento State also finished in first place within its conference (Big Sky), tallying a 20-12 overall record a season ago.
Tigers Post Impressive Team Statistics in Season-Opening Weekend
- The Tigers produced a .500 (2-2) record last weekend in Clarksville, Tenn., earning victories over Marshall and Middle Tennessee, while falling in five-set heartbreakers to Northern Iowa and host Austin Peay.
- Despite the disappointing tournament finale last Saturday, Mizzou accumulated impressive individual and team statistics over its two-day stretch at the Culver's Governors Challenge.
- Collectively, the Tigers' 219 assists, 231 kills, 41.5 total blocks and 24 service aces all rank first in the Southeastern Conference. Nationally, those team numbers rank second, fifth, seventh and 17th, respectively.
Member-Meneh Posts Electric Mizzou Debut
- Individually, freshman Leketor Member-Meneh stole the show for Mizzou at the Culver's Governors Challenge, producing 70 kills (3.89 per set) on .305 hitting with 38 digs, seven total blocks and 75.5 points.
- The St. Louis, Mo., native tallied 22 kills in her Tigers debut (vs. Marshall) and matched her lofty career-high again three matches later (at Austin Peay).
- Within the SEC, Member-Meneh ranks first in points and total kills. Nationally, her 70 kills ranks second, while her 75.5 points places fifth.
More Tigers Fill The Stat Sheet in Clarksville, Tenn.
- Three more Tigers, redshirt senior Kira Larson, senior Courtney Eckenrode and junior Alyssa Munlyn, also rank atop SEC statistical rankings. Larson was lights out with her serving game, as her nine aces ranks first in the conference. Finally, Eckenrode's 158 total assists and Munlyn's 19 total blocks are the current standard in their respective SEC rankings.
- Munlyn and fellow middle blocker, redshirt freshman Kayla Caffey, were outstanding over Mizzou's season-opening tournament. The Tigers duo each recorded 30-plus kills on .400-plus hitting, while Munlyn finished with 19 total blocks (four solo/1.06 per set) and Caffey tallied 13 total blocks (team-leading five solo/0.72 per set).
Purchase Your 2017 Season Tickets Today!
- 2017 Mizzou Volleyball season tickets are on sale with adult season tickets at $40 and youth Tigers fans (ages 3-17) and seniors (ages 65-plus) season tickets at $30.
- Fans are encouraged to call 1-800-CAT-PAWS or visit MUTigers.com/VBSeasonTix to purchase their season tickets today.
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