Match Recap: Mount Marty 3, Graceland 0

Oskaloosa, Iowa – August 30, 2024 – Mount Marty University swept Graceland University in straight sets (25-22, 25-22, 25-16) to improve their record to 4-1 for the season. Graceland, still searching for their first win, falls to 0-5.

Set Scores:

• Set 1: Mount Marty 25, Graceland 22
• Set 2: Mount Marty 25, Graceland 22
• Set 3: Mount Marty 25, Graceland 16

Key Statistics:

• Mount Marty University:

  • Kills: 44
  • Errors: 12
  • Total Attacks: 107
  • Hitting Percentage: .299
  • Service Aces: 3
  • Blocks: 8 block assists, 1 blocking error

• Graceland University:

  • Kills: 42
  • Errors: 22
  • Total Attacks: 118
  • Hitting Percentage: .169
  • Service Aces: 3
  • Blocks: 2 solo blocks, 4 block assists

Individual Highlights:

• Mount Marty:

  • Jaya Wachholtz: Led all players with 15 kills on 29 attempts (.310 hitting percentage) and contributed 15 points.
  • Caitlin Guenther: Had 9 kills with a .538 hitting percentage and added 10 points.
  • Tevan Erickson: Provided 32 assists and added 3 kills (.375 hitting percentage).
  • Julia Weber: Contributed 7 kills and 10 digs.
  • Grace Nesdahl: Efficiently added 7 kills on 13 attempts with a .538 hitting percentage.

• Graceland:

  • Kaylee Baker: Registered 8 kills with a .412 hitting percentage and 11 points.
  • Brenna Crabtree: Led the team with 10 kills on 23 attempts, contributing 10.5 points.
  • Sierra Kauweloa: Added 8 kills but with a hitting percentage of .067 and a total of 8 points.
  • Ella Thomas: Managed 8 kills with a .263 hitting percentage, contributing 8.5 points.

Match Notes:

Mount Marty displayed a well-rounded attack, hitting an impressive .299 overall. Their effective offensive and defensive strategies allowed them to maintain control throughout the match, with strong performances by Wachholtz, Guenther, and Erickson. Graceland struggled with efficiency, reflected in their .169 hitting percentage, and while they managed to stay competitive in the first two sets, they could not sustain the pressure in the third.

 

Match Recap: Mount Marty 3, Tabor 1

Oskaloosa, IA (Penn Activity Center) – Mount Marty University defeated Tabor College in four sets (25-14, 21-25, 25-14, 25-19) on August 30, 2024, to improve their record to 5-1. Mount Marty's balanced offense and strong serving game propelled them to victory, while Tabor struggled with consistency, dropping to 1-5 on the season.

Set Breakdown:

• Set 1: Mount Marty dominated with a .258 hitting percentage, winning comfortably 25-14 as Tabor hit negative (-.042).
• Set 2: Tabor bounced back to take the second set 25-21, hitting .205, while Mount Marty's errors increased, contributing to their .091 hitting percentage.
• Set 3: Mount Marty regained control with a 25-14 victory, capitalizing on Tabor's 8 attack errors.
• Set 4: The Lancers sealed the match with a 25-19 win, hitting .205 compared to Tabor's .108.

Key Performances:

• Mount Marty:

  • Jaya Wachholtz: Led all players with 20 kills on 40 attempts, hitting an impressive .425.
  • Julia Weber: Added 12 kills and 10 digs, contributing significantly with 2 service aces.
  • Gabby Miller: Provided 10 kills on 23 attempts, hitting .261.
  • Macy Drotzmann: A standout in serving with 6 aces, adding pressure on Tabor throughout the match.
  • Tevan Erickson: Distributed 44 assists, along with 12 digs, facilitating Mount Marty's attack.

• Tabor:

  • Sammie Saunders: Led Tabor with 15 kills on 49 attempts, hitting .163.
  • Mia Maly: Recorded 25 assists and 11 digs, running Tabor's offense effectively in stretches.
  • Naera Tschus: Contributed 3 service aces and 17 digs, being a key player in defense.

Team Statistics:

• Mount Marty: Finished with a .199 hitting percentage, 54 kills, 69 digs, and 15 service aces.
• Tabor: Recorded a .080 hitting percentage, 35 kills, 68 digs, and 4 service aces.

Next Up: Mount Marty will continue their season looking to build on their winning momentum on Saturday afternoon.