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@MizzouVB Falls to Boise State in Tournament Finale
9/2/2017 11:15:00 PM | Volleyball
Tigers finish 1-2 this weekend at Boise State Invitational
BOISE, Idaho – Mizzou Volleyball (3-4) competed against host Boise State in its weekend finale, falling 3-0 (22-25, 22-25, 18-25) in straight sets inside Bronco Gym. The Tigers earned a tournament-opening victory against Sacramento State on Friday, but dropped their final two matches to close the weekend.
Top Performers
- Kira Larson: 11 kills on .440 hitting, 10 digs, team-leading third double-double this season
- Dariana Hollingsworth: 10 kills, 4 digs, 1 total block
- Alyssa Munlyn: 6 kills on .333 hitting, 2 total blocks (All-Tournament team selection)
- Courtney Eckenrode: 2 kills, 29 assists, 4 digs
Hear From Coach Kreklow
On Saturday's tournament finale versus Boise State…
"Tonight was tough for our kids. We had to adjust to not only having Melanie (Crow) out, but Leketor (Member-Meneh) and Sydney (Deeken) as well. We had to put a totally new lineup in this evening. I was very proud of the way we competed and battled."
"Even with 50-percent of our lineup out, we still had chances to win against a very good Boise State team. We need to get back home, get healthy and get ready for next weekend in Utah."
#Mizzou Takeaways
- Hollingsworth was second on Mizzou with 10 kills against the Broncos, securing double-digit kills in all three matches over the Boise State Invitational.
- Larson concluded her weekend on a high note, pacing the Tigers with 11 kills. It marked the first time this season she led Mizzou in individual kills.
- The Fargo, N.D., native also paced the Tigers with 10 digs, establishing her second match with a team-best digs total this year.
- Larson has been a steady defensive option this season for Mizzou, pacing the team in total digs (34) and digs per set (3.09).
- Munlyn added two blocks against Boise State, giving her a team-best 24 total blocks (three solo, 2.18 per set) this weekend.
- Hollingsworth also played a key role into the Tigers' impressive blocking at the Boise State Invitational, adding 14 total blocks (1.27 per set).
Up Next
Mizzou continues its 2017 non-conference schedule next weekend at the Utah Classic in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Tigers will play three matches over two days, beginning with a single-match on Friday, Sept. 8, against Green Bay.
On Saturday, Sept. 9, Mizzou closes its quick trip with a pair of Top-25 opponents. The Tigers meet No. 17 San Diego in a morning matchup, followed by an evening contest against No. 22 Utah.
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