University of Missouri
9-7, 2-1
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10-1, 2-1
@MizzouVB Tallies 3-2 Comeback Win at Auburn
9/29/2017 11:04:00 PM | Volleyball
Three Tigers record a double-double in victory Friday
AUBURN, Ala. - Mizzou Volleyball (9-7, 2-1 SEC) started its weekend Southeastern Conference road trip on a high note, producing a thrilling comeback 3-2 (22-25, 25-23, 20-25, 27-25, 15-11) victory over Auburn.
Top Performers
- Alyssa Munlyn: season-high 15 kills on season-high .519 hitting, 2 solo blocks, 12 total blocks, career-high 22.0 points
- Kira Larson: 11 kills, 19 digs, fifth double-double this year
- Melanie Crow: 10 kills, 7 digs, 5 total blocks
- Courtney Eckenrode: 43 assists, 16 digs, fifth double-double this season
Hear From Coach Kreklow
On tonight's thrilling comeback victory…
"Tonight was a tough match for us. We got off to a slow start and Auburn was playing very well. They're very good in transition and were out-quicking us. Our depth was a huge help tonight and we used a lot of people to try and find some combination that could get something going."
"We will continue to work hard at cleaning up our ball control and doing a better job of creating more options for us in transition. We battled and fought right to the end tonight and I'm proud of that."
Hear From The Tigers
Munlyn on her outstanding blocking efforts against Auburn…
"My mindset is different than it has ever been. I go up there believing I will block the ball every time, no matter what is going on around me."
#Mizzou Takeaways
- Mizzou extended its all-time winning streak over Auburn to nine matches. The Tigers from Mid-Missouri also improved to 4-1 all-time in matches played in Auburn, Ala.
- Mizzou finished with 16.0 total blocks against Auburn, marking its sixth consecutive match with double-digit stops. The Tigers have now produced 10-plus total blocks in a single match 11 times this year.
- Munlyn tallied an array of personal milestones Friday, highlighted by her 400th career total block and 600th career kill as a Tiger. The Suwanee, Ga., native also moved into fifth place in all-time career block assists (330).
- Munlyn's 12 total blocks against Auburn marked her fourth match with double-digit blocks this season. The 12 stops at the net Friday evening also ranked tied for second-most total blocks in a single match in Mizzou history.
- Munlyn also recorded her second consecutive double-double with 10-plus kills and 10-plus total blocks.
- Eckenrode and Larson each produced their team-leading fifth double-double of the season Friday. Eckenrode eclipsed 40 assists in a single match for the fourth time this year. Larson's 19 digs marked a new career-high.
- Riley Sents paced Mizzou with 21 digs against Auburn, marking her fourth match with 20-plus digs this season. She has led the Tigers in single-match digs a team-best 10 times this season.
Up Next
The Tigers conclude their weekend SEC road trip at Alabama on Sunday, Oct. 1. First serve is scheduled 1 p.m. CT and the match will broadcast live on SEC Network + via WatchESPN.
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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