TUSKEGEE, Ala. __ Tuskegee volleyball will return to the court on Friday, October 18, as they host Spring Hill in an important SIAC contest at Daniel "Chappie" James Center, kicking off a busy weekend on campus.
The Golden Tigers, currently 7-9 overall and 4-7 in conference play, are looking to remain unbeaten at home, where they have posted a perfect 2-0 record so far this season.
GAMEDAY INFORMATION
Date: Friday, Oct. 18
Time: 4 p.m. (CT)
Location: Tuskegee, Ala. (Daniel "Chappie" James Center)
Watch: Golden Tiger Sports Network (YouTube)
Live Stats: Sidearm Stats
ABOUT TUSKEGEE (7-9, 4-7 SIAC)
The Golden Tigers have had an up-and-down season, but they have shown flashes of brilliance, especially on their home court. Tuskegee has relied on a balanced offensive attack led by four players with over 100 kills.
Moriah Seay has been one of the most reliable attackers for the Golden Tigers, accumulating a team-high 133 kills over the course of the season, averaging 2.29 kills per set.
Ma'Kayla Jones has been just as impactful, contributing 127 kills at a 2.27 kills-per-set pace. Meanwhile,
Lauren Canady and
Sian Sprinkle both have over 100 kills, at 105 (1.98 per set) and 103 (1.78 per set) respectively.
The setting duties have been handled primarily by
Mikea Allen, who leads the team with 297 assists, averaging an impressive 6.06 assists per set, followed by 211 from
Amara Dotson at a rate of 4.22 per set, allowing Tuskegee to run an efficient offense.
Seay has also been the anchor defensively in the back row, leading the team with 158 digs and averaging 2.72 digs per set, followed by 107 from
Ziniah Hardy and 104 from Allen. At the net, the trio of Jones, Seay, and Sprinkle have provided a solid blocking presence, with Jones contributing 60 total blocks, followed by Sprinkle and Seay with 39 and 25.
Despite facing some tough competition in the SIAC, the Golden Tigers have shown resilience and the ability to bounce back, especially at home. Friday's matchup against Spring Hill will be a significant test, as the team looks to establish themselves as one of the top teams within the conference.
ABOUT SPRING HILL (13-7, 11-0 SIAC)
Spring Hill enters Friday's contest with an impressive 13-7 overall record and an unbeaten 11-0 mark in the SIAC, firmly establishing themselves as one of the conference's top teams.
The Badgers have been dominant in nearly all aspects of the game and are riding high after winning eight of their last nine matches, making them a formidable opponent for the Golden Tigers.
Offensively, Spring Hill has been powered by a lethal attacking duo in Brooklyn Hall and Airyonna Weaver. Hall leads the team with 177 kills, averaging 2.77 kills per set, while Weaver is close behind with 168 kills, averaging 2.67 kills per set.
Their ability to consistently score points and keep defenses off-balance has been the driving force behind the team's success. The setting duties have been handled by Jessica Stratton, who leads the team with 588 assists, averaging an impressive 10.10 assists per set, making the offense one of the most efficient in the conference.
Defensively, the Badgers has been just as strong, led by Hayley Hillman at the net, who has racked up 66 total blocks, and Ashlyn Whiteside, who has recorded 205 digs, averaging 3.47 digs per set. The Badgers' ability to limit opponents' offensive output and control the tempo of matches has been a key factor in their unbeaten run in SIAC play.
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