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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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
Box Score (PDF) | Championship Fund
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.
Brynn Brown recorded her fifth triple-double of the season with 38 assists, 12 digs and 10 kills.
"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."
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.
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.
Lydia Montague finished the contest with nine blocks as Peyton Neal led the team with 30 digs in the victory.
UP NEXT
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.
To donate to the Championship Fund for Marshall volleyball, please click HERE. All proceeds go directly to the Marshall volleyball team.
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.
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.
Brynn Brown recorded her fifth triple-double of the season with 38 assists, 12 digs and 10 kills.
"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."
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.
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.
Lydia Montague finished the contest with nine blocks as Peyton Neal led the team with 30 digs in the victory.
UP NEXT
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.
To donate to the Championship Fund for Marshall volleyball, please click HERE. All proceeds go directly to the Marshall volleyball team.
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-Aces-Blocks
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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