Marshall University Athletics
Volleyball Takes on Charleston in Home-Opener Wednesday Night
9/1/2009 12:00:00 AM | Volleyball
Sept. 1, 2009
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - The Marshall volleyball team will take the court against Charleston in a non-conference tilt for the Herd's home opener inside the Cam Henderson Center at 7 p.m. on Wednesday.
MU returned to the mountain state after sporting a perfect 3-0 record at the Hofstra/Asics Invitational in Hempstead, N.Y., to capture the tournament championship. The Herd knocked off Binghamton, Rhode Island and tournament-host Hofstra.
Elizabeth Herman, an outside hitter, was awarded the Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week, along with tournament MVP honors from the Hofstra/Asics Invitational. During the three matches, Herman averaged 4.73 kills-per-set, totaled 22 digs and six blocks, while hitting at a .273 attacking clip.
Elizabeth Fleming and Ryanne Milligan currently lead the Herd in assists (11.18) and digs (4.09) per set, while Herman owns the top average in kills (4.73).
Charleston (0-4) comes to Huntington after dropping four matches at the Carson-Newman Tournament in Jefferson City, Tenn. Katie Williams (S/DS) enters her sophomore year after earning the Freshman Player of the Year in the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
MU holds a 27-4 all-time record against Charleston.
Gametracker will be provided for Wednesday's match at www.herdzone.com.
