Marshall University Athletics

11/5/2026 9:15:00 PM | Volleyball
Smith registered 19 kills in the match
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BOONE, N.C. – The Marshall University Volleyball Team (14-10, 7-6 SBC) dropped its opener in Boone, North Carolina, in four sets (18-25, 26-24, 25-12, 25-19) to App Stateon Thursday.
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Maddie Smith led the way with 19 kills as Emma Barnett and Addison Saunders had 12 digs each. Kahea Carvalho contributed 22 assists in the match.
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The first set saw the two sides on equal ground at 11-11 through the first 22 points. Then the Herd went on a 4-0 run, concluded by a block assist by Lia Beverly and Marae Reilly, to go up 15-11. Marshall then cruised to take the opening set 25-18.
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MU then looked to take the second set as it led 21-11. However, the Mountaineers rallied back to tie the frame 23-23. After trading points to see the score 24-24, App State took the final two points to take the set 26-24.
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After the Mountaineers went wire-to-wire for a 25-12 win in set three, Marshall found itself trailing 2-1 heading into the fourth. The fourth set saw the score tied nine times and five lead changes, all within the first 27 points with the Herd trailing 14-13. App State held off Marshall to take the set 25-19 to seal the match.
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Marshall closes out the week with another match at App State on Friday at 6 p.m.
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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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BOONE, N.C. – The Marshall University Volleyball Team (14-10, 7-6 SBC) dropped its opener in Boone, North Carolina, in four sets (18-25, 26-24, 25-12, 25-19) to App Stateon Thursday.
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Maddie Smith led the way with 19 kills as Emma Barnett and Addison Saunders had 12 digs each. Kahea Carvalho contributed 22 assists in the match.
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The first set saw the two sides on equal ground at 11-11 through the first 22 points. Then the Herd went on a 4-0 run, concluded by a block assist by Lia Beverly and Marae Reilly, to go up 15-11. Marshall then cruised to take the opening set 25-18.
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MU then looked to take the second set as it led 21-11. However, the Mountaineers rallied back to tie the frame 23-23. After trading points to see the score 24-24, App State took the final two points to take the set 26-24.
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After the Mountaineers went wire-to-wire for a 25-12 win in set three, Marshall found itself trailing 2-1 heading into the fourth. The fourth set saw the score tied nine times and five lead changes, all within the first 27 points with the Herd trailing 14-13. App State held off Marshall to take the set 25-19 to seal the match.
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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 closes out the week with another match at App State on Friday at 6 p.m.
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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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Players Mentioned
Team Stats
Marsh
APP
Kills
44
58
Errors
18
23
Attempts
140
142
Hitting %
.186
.246
Points
53.0
75.0
Assists
43
53
Aces
3
9
Blocks
6
8
Game Leaders
Friday, October 30
Saturday, October 10
Friday, October 09
Friday, September 25















