Volleyball Triumphs Over Hiram in a Thrilling Five-Set Showdown

The Muskingum volleyball team triumphed over Hiram in a thrilling five-set showdown on Wednesday night to wrap up the 2024 regular season. (25-13, 20-25, 25-14, 22-25, 15-13).

Notables

• The game marked the end of the 2024 regular season for Muskingum volleyball. The Muskies, seeded sixth in the Ohio Athletic Conference, are set to face the third-seeded Mount Union in the quarterfinal match on Tuesday, November 12.
• Sophomore Cierra Lathrop delivered the Muskies a win and free wings with back-to-back service aces.

The Basics

• Records: Muskingum (13-11 overall), Hiram (10-15 overall)
• Location: Steele Center – New Concord, Ohio

Inside the Numbers

• Junior Josie Niemeyer led the Muskie attack as she spiked 16 kills (.278 kill percentage). Niemeyer added two service aces and three blocks.
• Sophomore Mackenzie Krous showcased her versatility, tallying 15 kills, 23 digs, two assists, and three blocks.
• Junior Emma Johnson rained down 14 kills, with 10 digs.
• Sophomore Alexis Bradley conducted the offense with 36 assists. Bradley added 13 digs.
• Sophomore Maddie Ferrell totaled 10 kills and four digs.
• Senior Addison Gingrich tossed up 13 assists. Gingrich added 11 digs, two service aces, and two kills.
• Sophomore Cierra Lathrop made a defensive impact with 10 digs and three service aces, sealing the victory with back-to-back aces in the fifth set.
• Sophomore Katharine Clayton anchored the defense with 18 digs, while also adding six assists and three service aces.
• Sophomore Sophia Keller tallied three kills, a dig and three blocks.
• Sophomore Halle Huston chipped in with four kills and a dig.
• The Muskies finished with 64 kills, 57 assists, 92 digs, 10 service aces, and six blocks.
• Hiram was led by Emily Richardson with 18 kills and four blocks.
• Kelly Hoffman finished with 40 assists and 21 digs for Hiram.

Next Up

Catch the Muskies back in action for their Ohio Athletic Conferance tournament game on Tuesday, November 12 as they travel to Mount Union at 7:00 p.m.