Marshall University Athletics
Thursday, November 16
Foley, Ala.
8 p.m. EST/7 p.m. CST
Marshall University
13-18,4-12Sun Belt
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Southern Miss
12-16,7-9Sun Belt
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Marshall
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Herd Volleyball Advances at 2023 SBC Volleyball Tournament with Win over Southern Miss
11/17/2023 12:40:00 AM | Volleyball
Brown registers fifth triple-double of the season in the victory
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FOLEY, Ala. – The Marshall University Volleyball team (13-18) took a five-set battle, 3-2 (25-23, 26-24, 15-25, 23-25, 15-11), from the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (12-16) on Thursday night to move on to the third round of the 2023 Sun Belt Conference Tournament.
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Brynn Brown recorded her fifth triple-double of the season with 38 assists, 12 digs and 10 kills.
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"I'm very proud of our team and how gritty they were tonight," Herd volleyball head coach Ari Aganus said. "Southern Miss is a tough offensive team and I'm so proud of how we kept our composure after going into the fifth set. Our passing in serve-receive was the best it's been all season. Our blocking has been consistent all season, but tonight it was the key to winning the game. It's a short celebration tonight as we need to get ready for another battle with Texas State tomorrow night."
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After USM took the third and fourth sets, Marshall saw itself down 6-3 in the winner take all fifth set. However, a 4-1 rally concluded by a Golden Eagle attacking error, saw MU take an 8-7 lead, its first advantage since leading early in the set at 2-1. After committing an attacking error on the first match point, Olivia Fogo rebounded and put the contest away with her match-high tying 15th kill.
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Rallying was the story of the night for the Green and White. The Herd also saw itself down 23-20 late in both of the first and second sets. In the first, Marshall took the final five points of the contest to take the opening frame 25-23 and followed with six of the final seven in the second to win it 26-24 to capture the first two sets.
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Lydia Montague finished the contest with nine blocks as Peyton Neal led the team with 30 digs in the victory.
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Marshall is set for round three action at the 2023 SBC Tournament on Friday at 8 p.m. EST/7 p.m. CST as it takes on the Texas State Bobcats.
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To donate to the Championship Fund for Marshall volleyball, please click HERE. All proceeds go directly to the Marshall volleyball team.
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For all the latest information about Marshall volleyball, follow @HerdVolleyball on Twitter and Instagram.
To follow all Thundering Herd sports and get live stats, schedules and free live audio, download the Marshall Athletics App for iOS and Android.
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FOLEY, Ala. – The Marshall University Volleyball team (13-18) took a five-set battle, 3-2 (25-23, 26-24, 15-25, 23-25, 15-11), from the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (12-16) on Thursday night to move on to the third round of the 2023 Sun Belt Conference Tournament.
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Brynn Brown recorded her fifth triple-double of the season with 38 assists, 12 digs and 10 kills.
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"I'm very proud of our team and how gritty they were tonight," Herd volleyball head coach Ari Aganus said. "Southern Miss is a tough offensive team and I'm so proud of how we kept our composure after going into the fifth set. Our passing in serve-receive was the best it's been all season. Our blocking has been consistent all season, but tonight it was the key to winning the game. It's a short celebration tonight as we need to get ready for another battle with Texas State tomorrow night."
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After USM took the third and fourth sets, Marshall saw itself down 6-3 in the winner take all fifth set. However, a 4-1 rally concluded by a Golden Eagle attacking error, saw MU take an 8-7 lead, its first advantage since leading early in the set at 2-1. After committing an attacking error on the first match point, Olivia Fogo rebounded and put the contest away with her match-high tying 15th kill.
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Rallying was the story of the night for the Green and White. The Herd also saw itself down 23-20 late in both of the first and second sets. In the first, Marshall took the final five points of the contest to take the opening frame 25-23 and followed with six of the final seven in the second to win it 26-24 to capture the first two sets.
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Lydia Montague finished the contest with nine blocks as Peyton Neal led the team with 30 digs in the victory.
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UP NEXTÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Marshall is set for round three action at the 2023 SBC Tournament on Friday at 8 p.m. EST/7 p.m. CST as it takes on the Texas State Bobcats.
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To donate to the Championship Fund for Marshall volleyball, please click HERE. All proceeds go directly to the Marshall volleyball team.
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For all the latest information about Marshall volleyball, follow @HerdVolleyball on Twitter and Instagram.
To follow all Thundering Herd sports and get live stats, schedules and free live audio, download the Marshall Athletics App for iOS and Android.
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Team Stats
USM
Marsh
Kills
74
63
Errors
27
22
Attempts
210
193
Hitting %
.224
.212
Points
92.0
83.0
Assists
67
59
Aces
7
5
Blocks
11
15
Game Leaders
Kills
15
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
13
Aces
1
Blocks
6
Kills
10
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
8
Aces
0
Blocks
9
Players Mentioned
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