Marshall University Athletics
Friday, November 11
Huntington, W.Va.
6:00 PM
Marshall University
9-19,3-13Sun Belt
3
vs
1
Arkansas State University
7-21,2-14Sun Belt
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas St. | 23 | 25 | 13 | 22 | 1 |
| Marshall | 25 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
Photo by: Ben Wheeler
Herd Volleyball Completes Weekend Sweep of Arkansas State on Senior Day
11/11/2022 10:47:00 PM | Volleyball
Brown records 12th double-double of season
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The Marshall University volleyball team (9-19, 3-13 Sun Belt) handed the Arkansas State Red Wolves (7-21, 2-14 Sun Belt) a four-set defeat (25-22, 20-25, 25-13, 25-22) on Friday night in the Cam Henderson Center to complete the weekend sweep on Senior Day.
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"I am so proud of this group for rallying another night on the offensive and defensive ends," Herd head coach Ari Aganus said after the win. "Macy was a huge piece for us and has been such an amazing leader on the floor for us. Essence came alive, stayed consistent and remained a threat at the net all match. I can't say enough about Brynn Brown having another double-double and continuing to put her hitters in successful situations. This was a great team win to prepare us for the Sun Belt Conference Tournament next week, and a great way for our seniors to end their home playing careers on a win."
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The Herd honored Kayla Malec, Kaitlyn Gehler, Meagan Camden and Macy McElhaney as part of its Senior Day festivities after the match.
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Sophomore Brynn Brown registered her 12th double-double of the season with 43 assists and 10 digs.
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Graduate student Macy McElhaney recorded a match-high 21 kills to go with seven digs and three blocks. Senior Lydia Montague had 18 kills, while senior Essence Clerkley added 10 and a match-high six blocks.
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A-State took the first point of the match, but the Herd quickly jumped on top with a Clerkley kill and a Macy McElhaney service ace. Although the Red Wolves would tie the score four more times, MU closed out the opening set with five of the last eight points as a McElhaney kill clinched it 25-22.
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Arkansas State took the second set 25-20 and was up 5-2 on the Herd in the third as the visitors seemed to swing the momentum away from the home team. However, Marshall answered with a 14-0 rally to take a 16-5 advantage. The rally saw McElhaney record six kills, Clerkley with a pair of kills and Montague along junior Olivia Fogo adding a kill each. The Herd held the Red Wolves at bay as it took the third by a 12-point margin, 25-13.
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The fourth set saw the Green and White trail for the majority of the first half of the set. But Marshall did not want to see a fifth set like it did on Thursday. After a Montague kill gave Marshall a 12-11 lead, the home squad didn't look back. Even with the scoreboard tied 22-22, the Herd used a McElhaney kill and a pair of A-State errors to seal the set and match for the weekend sweep.
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UP NEXT
The Herd will travel to Foley, Alabama, to begin the 2022 Sun Belt Volleyball Tournament on Wednesday.
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For all the latest information about Marshall volleyball, follow @HerdVolleyball on Twitter and Marshall University Volleyball on Facebook.
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To follow all Thundering Herd sports and get live stats, schedules, and free live audio, download the Marshall Athletics App for iOS or Android!
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The Marshall University volleyball team (9-19, 3-13 Sun Belt) handed the Arkansas State Red Wolves (7-21, 2-14 Sun Belt) a four-set defeat (25-22, 20-25, 25-13, 25-22) on Friday night in the Cam Henderson Center to complete the weekend sweep on Senior Day.
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"I am so proud of this group for rallying another night on the offensive and defensive ends," Herd head coach Ari Aganus said after the win. "Macy was a huge piece for us and has been such an amazing leader on the floor for us. Essence came alive, stayed consistent and remained a threat at the net all match. I can't say enough about Brynn Brown having another double-double and continuing to put her hitters in successful situations. This was a great team win to prepare us for the Sun Belt Conference Tournament next week, and a great way for our seniors to end their home playing careers on a win."
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The Herd honored Kayla Malec, Kaitlyn Gehler, Meagan Camden and Macy McElhaney as part of its Senior Day festivities after the match.
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Sophomore Brynn Brown registered her 12th double-double of the season with 43 assists and 10 digs.
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Graduate student Macy McElhaney recorded a match-high 21 kills to go with seven digs and three blocks. Senior Lydia Montague had 18 kills, while senior Essence Clerkley added 10 and a match-high six blocks.
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A-State took the first point of the match, but the Herd quickly jumped on top with a Clerkley kill and a Macy McElhaney service ace. Although the Red Wolves would tie the score four more times, MU closed out the opening set with five of the last eight points as a McElhaney kill clinched it 25-22.
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Arkansas State took the second set 25-20 and was up 5-2 on the Herd in the third as the visitors seemed to swing the momentum away from the home team. However, Marshall answered with a 14-0 rally to take a 16-5 advantage. The rally saw McElhaney record six kills, Clerkley with a pair of kills and Montague along junior Olivia Fogo adding a kill each. The Herd held the Red Wolves at bay as it took the third by a 12-point margin, 25-13.
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The fourth set saw the Green and White trail for the majority of the first half of the set. But Marshall did not want to see a fifth set like it did on Thursday. After a Montague kill gave Marshall a 12-11 lead, the home squad didn't look back. Even with the scoreboard tied 22-22, the Herd used a McElhaney kill and a pair of A-State errors to seal the set and match for the weekend sweep.
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UP NEXT
The Herd will travel to Foley, Alabama, to begin the 2022 Sun Belt Volleyball Tournament on Wednesday.
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For all the latest information about Marshall volleyball, follow @HerdVolleyball on Twitter and Marshall University Volleyball on Facebook.
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To follow all Thundering Herd sports and get live stats, schedules, and free live audio, download the Marshall Athletics App for iOS or Android!
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Team Stats
ASU
Marsh
Kills
52
66
Errors
21
22
Attempts
148
148
Hitting %
.209
.297
Points
65
76
Assists
50
63
Aces
5
3
Blocks
8
7
Game Leaders
Kills
21
Aces
1
Blocks
3
Kills
18
Aces
0
Blocks
0
Kills
10
Aces
0
Blocks
6
Kills
8
Aces
0
Blocks
0
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