Volleyball

VB: CUSA Actions Remains Competitive as Postseason Nears

Lucky 13
With two victories over FIU on the weekend, WKU improves to 12-0 in league play and extends its win streak to 13. Following their ongoing success, the Hilltoppers continue to receive votes in the AVCA-Taraflex DI WVB Coaches Poll, currently receiving 15. Junior middle blocker Faith Young picked up CUSA Offensive Player of the Week honors after adding 26 kills, two aces, 10 blocks and five digs at a .396 hitting percentage throughout the successful weekend.
 
Purrrfect Weekend
Sam Houston recorded a complete sweep over Jax State, tying them for third in the conference standings. Chloe Monson led the team in both victories, tallying nine kills in each match, along with one ace at the line. In match two, the Bearkats impressively held Jax State to a .032 hitting clip compared to their .241 percentage.
 
Massive Attack, Massive Attack
In Missouri State’s win over MTSU Saturday, the squad recorded a .463 attack efficiency, the third-highest mark in program history and the best since 1995. The win also marked head coach Steven McRoberts’ 100th victory with the Bears. Mo State now sits second in the conference standings with a 9-3 CUSA record. Sophomore setter Hannah Gardner also had a big weekend, recording her fourth triple-double of the season against MTSU. She added 10 kills, 25 assists, 17 digs and four blocks, marking the sixth triple-double of her career.
 
Blue Raiders in Five
MTSU picked up an impressive five-set road win over Missouri State Friday night, snapping the Bears’ six-match winning streak. Sophie Henry led the charge, recording her third double-double of the season with 19 kills and 10 digs. The Blue Raiders are currently tied for third in the conference with a 7-5 CUSA record and a 16-8 record overall.
 
Defensive Domination by Daniell
Liberty’s Laney Daniell was named CUSA’s Defensive Player of the Week after helping secure a win over Kennesaw State this past weekend. The middle blocker tied her career high with seven blocks in the Flames’ win over KSU, holding the Owls to a .184 hitting percentage. On the weekend, Daniell tallied 12 blocks, contributing to 75 percent of the team’s total blocks. Liberty is tied for third in the conference standings with a 15-9 overall record.