In an intense five-set volleyball match, Doane (NE) edged out Mount Marty with a 3-2 victory. The final scores were 16-25, 25-19, 25-18, 21-25, and 15-10. This match left both teams with identical conference records of 4-12.
Key Team Stats:
- Mount Marty had a collective hitting percentage of .129 with 53 kills and 31 errors on 171 attempts.
- Doane (NE) recorded a higher hitting percentage of .222 with 59 kills and 23 errors on 162 attempts.
Individual Highlights:
- Doane's Kayden Schumacher was a dominant force with 22 kills on 41 attempts, hitting .415 and earning 22.5 points.
- Mount Marty's Caitlin Guenther contributed 11 kills with a .231 hitting percentage and 12.5 points, tying as one of her team's top performers alongside Jaya Wachholtz, who also added 11 kills but had a .063 hitting percentage.
- Mount Marty's Julia Weber was active both offensively and defensively with 9 kills and 11 digs.
Serving and Defense:
- Doane had 4 service aces but committed 12 service errors, while Mount Marty served 5 aces with 8 service errors.
- Defensively, Doane registered 12 block assists, contributing to their edge at the net. Mount Marty had 14 block assists.
Set Analysis:
- Mount Marty came out strong in the first set, winning 25-16, but Doane rebounded with victories in the next two sets.
- The fourth set saw Mount Marty regaining momentum with a solid 25-21 win, but Doane closed out the match with a decisive 15-10 victory in the fifth set.
This hard-fought match showcased competitive play with standout performances on both sides.
