GEORGETOWN, TEXAS - Southwestern Volleyball wrapped up a three-game stint in Belton, Texas on Saturday night, facing off against the 13-0 University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Crusaders. The Pirates made short work of the Crusaders, taking a 3-0 match win, capped off by a dominant 25-14 third set.
"Having a complete team effort and competing from the start of the match until the final point played was great to see. Our blocking and defensive systems set the tone for how we played the match this evening. Overall, this was a good win over a quality team and now we get the opportunity to compete in one of the best conferences in the nation. We are looking forward to the next phase of the '24 season," summarized Head Coach Don Flora.
HIGHLIGHTS
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Emily Marks posted a 33.3% hitting percentage against the Cru with ten kills on twenty-one attempts.
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Carly Berkman put up double-digit kills for the ninth time in ten games going for twelve kills and a .258 hitting percentage.
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Lily McWhorter led the Cru and the Pirates in block assists at six for the match. The middle blocker also recorded nine digs, leading the Pirates in that category.
NOTES
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The Pirates served four aces against the Cru with Payton Shiflet notching two of those aces.
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Southwestern held the Cru to 58 total points, only needing 47 digs as a team on the defensive end.
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This is the Pirate's first win over Mary Hardin-Baylor since 2016, having last competed against them in 2019.
UP NEXT
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Southwestern will battle #11 Trinity University at home on Saturday, September 21st at 12:00 PM to start off 2024 conference play.
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The Southwestern University Athletic Department will be hosting a new event at the game called "Grub and Gameday", where students can participate in games and poster-making before the match, grab tailgate food in the Robertson lobby, and cheer on the Volleyball team at noon. Free SU Koozies will be given out to the first 100 students in attendance.
