Match Recap: Mount Marty 3, Clarke (IA) 1
Dubuque, IA – Mount Marty University kicked off their volleyball season with an impressive 3-1 victory over Clarke University on August 23, 2024, at the Kehl Center. The Lancers recovered from a first-set loss to win three consecutive sets, showcasing their offensive strength and adaptability.
Set Breakdown:
- Set 1: Clarke started strong, taking the first set 25-21, capitalizing on Mount Marty's nine attack errors.
- Set 2: The Lancers rebounded, winning 25-19, with a hitting percentage of .250, demonstrating improved precision.
- Set 3: Mount Marty dominated, winning the set 25-10 with a remarkable .500 hitting percentage, putting them in control of the match.
- Set 4: They closed out the match with a 25-19 victory, maintaining their momentum and executing effectively on both offense and defense.
Key Performances:
- Caitlin Guenther: Led Mount Marty with 16 kills, hitting .387, and added two blocks, contributing significantly to the Lancers' success.
- Julia Weber: Registered 13 kills and 14 digs, providing a strong two-way performance.
- Tevan Erickson: Recorded 51 assists and 15 digs, orchestrating the Lancers' offense with precision.
Team Statistics:
- Mount Marty: Finished the match with a .248 hitting percentage, totaling 57 kills and 12 blocks, demonstrating their dominance at the net.
- Clarke: Struggled with consistency, hitting just .109 and committing 25 errors, despite a strong start in the first set.
Match Recap: Mount Marty 3, Calumet (IN) 0
Dubuque, IA – Mount Marty University continued their strong start to the season with a commanding 3-0 sweep over Calumet College of St. Joseph (IN) on August 23, 2024. The Lancers dominated the match from start to finish, winning in straight sets with scores of 25-10, 25-8, and 25-9.
Set Breakdown:
- Set 1: Mount Marty opened with a solid 25-10 win, hitting .292 with just two errors while limiting Calumet to a negative hitting percentage of -.138.
- Set 2: The Lancers were even more dominant in the second set, cruising to a 25-8 victory with a .455 hitting percentage.
- Set 3: Mount Marty closed out the match with a 25-9 win, hitting .355 and continuing to stifle Calumet's offense, which hit -.147 for the set.
Key Performances:
- Jaya Wachholtz: Led the Lancers with 7 kills on 14 attempts, hitting .429.
- Tevan Erickson: Contributed 4 kills and a .500 hitting percentage, along with 29 assists and 4 digs, directing the offense efficiently.
- Gabby Miller and Aubrey Herbolsheimer: Both had strong performances at the net, combining for 7 kills and 3 blocks.
Team Statistics:
- Mount Marty: The Lancers finished with a .364 hitting percentage, 35 kills, and 10 service aces, showcasing their all-around dominance.
- Calumet: Struggled offensively, finishing with a negative hitting percentage of -.155 and 26 errors across three sets.
Next Up: Mount Marty (2-0) will look to continue their winning streak as they progress through their early season matches. Mount Marty will finsih the weekend off with a pair of matches against Univeristy of Health Sciences and Pharmacy as well as Michgan-Deaborn On Saturday.
