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@MizzouVB Continues Non-Conference Schedule in Salt Lake City
9/6/2017 3:07:00 PM | Volleyball
Tigers primed for another challenging weekend tournament
| Mizzou Set For Utah Classic This Weekend | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPPONENT | LOCATION | DAY | TIME (CT) | STATS | |
| Green Bay | Salt Lake City | Friday, Sept. 8 | 5:30 p.m. | Stats | |
| #15 San Diego | Salt Lake City | Saturday, Sept. 9 | 11 a.m. | Stats | |
| #18 Utah | Salt Lake City | Saturday, Sept. 9 | 8 p.m. | Stats | |
Columbia, Mo. – Mizzou Volleyball is set for its third non-conference tournament of the season this weekend, as it travels to Salt Lake City for the 2017 Utah Classic. The Tigers will compete in three matches over two days, beginning with a matchup versus Green Bay on Friday, Sept. 8. First serve is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. CT.
Mizzou concludes its tournament on Saturday, Sept. 9, with a doubleheader against Top-25 opponents. No. 15 San Diego meets the Tigers at 11 a.m. CT, followed by a 8 p.m. CT first serve against No. 18 Utah.
#ShowMe Mizzou Game Notes
Talented Field Awaits in Salt Lake City
- Mizzou faces another tough non-conference tournament this weekend in Salt Lake City. The Tigers will square off against Green Bay, No. 15 San Diego and No. 18 Utah over two days of action.
- San Diego and Utah will mark the Tigers' second and third Top-25 opponents in their past five matches. The Phoenix from Green Bay are certainly no slouch as well, as they finished 21-9 overall last season with a 12-4 record in Horizon League play.
- San Diego's premier early-season victory came in Honolulu, as it toppled No. 20 Hawaii (Aug. 26). Utah is fresh off a perfect 3-0 weekend at Hawaii's Wahine Classic (Aug. 31-Sept. 3).
Mizzou Seeks Strong Finish in Non-Conference Play
- Mizzou is seeking consistency across the board this coming weekend, as it continues to compete heading into Southeastern Conference action beginning on Sept. 20. The Tigers enjoyed success in their non-conference schedule the past two years, accumulating a 9-3 record in 2016 and a sensational 12-1 mark in 2015.
- The strong preseason was a strong precursor to the SEC portion of the schedule, as Mizzou went 14-4 (T-2nd place finish) in 2015 and 16-2 (SEC Champions) a season ago.
Tigers Represented in Team and Individual Statistical Rankings
- While the Tigers currently sit below .500 in the standings, there's still plenty of positive team and individual accomplishments so far in the young season. Collectively, Mizzou ranks Top-5 in the SEC with 76.0 total blocks (first), 388 digs (third), 358 kills (third), 336 assists (third), 2.62 blocks per set (fourth) and 31 aces (fourth).
- Individually, junior Alyssa Munlyn put on a defensive show at the net last week in Boise, Idaho, posting 24 total blocks (three solo/2.18 blocks per set). Munlyn's premier match came against No. 10 BYU, as her 13.0 total blocks matched the Mizzou Volleyball single-match program record.
- Overall this season, Munlyn's 42 total blocks ranks first in the SEC and 10th in the NCAA. Additionally, her 1.45 blocks per set ranks second in the SEC and 35th in the NCAA.
- Redshirt senior Kira Larson and senior Courtney Eckenrode also sit favorably in conference and national statistical rankings, as Larson's 11 service aces ranks first in the SEC/56th in the NCAA and Eckenrode's 234 assists ranks fifth in the SEC/Top-75 in the NCAA.
Purchase Your 2017 Season Tickets
Fans are encouraged to call 1-800-CAT-PAWS or visit MUTigers.com/VBSeasonTix to purchase their 2017 Mizzou Volleyball season tickets today. Adult season passes are available for $40, while youth Tigers fans (ages 3-17) and seniors (ages 65-plus) passes are $30 each.
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