The Eastern Kentucky University volleyball team wraps up regular-season road competition tomorrow at Morehead State University.
The match is set to begin at 6 p.m.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
-EKU (12-16, 10-4 Ohio Valley Conference) finished the weekend 1-1. After dropping four-set decision to Jacksonville State on Friday night the Colonels picked up a straight set victory at Tennessee Tech Saturday.
-Celina Sanks had a big weekend, pouring in 35 kills and 28 digs over the seven sets.
-Cassie Knutson continues to show her versatility on the court, contributing 23 kills, 48 assists, 21 digs and five blocks on the weekend.
-Libero Chloe Rojas continues to lead the conference in league action in digs.
-The Colonels are currently tied with Murray State for the three seed.
-EKU returns all letterwinners from last season.
-Nikki Drost and Rachel Woody were both named All-OVC Preseason Selections going into the season.
SCOUTING THE OPPONENT:
MOREHEAD STATE
-The Eagles (13-14, 4-10 OVC) also split the weekend, sweeping the Golden Eagles, but falling to Jacksonville State in five.
-Lauren Rokey is leading MU in kills with 292 (3.17-per-set). She is also hitting a .178 efficiency on the season.
-Danielle McCarson leads the defensive effort for the Eagles with 332 on the year.
-This will be the second time this season EKU has played Morehead State. The Colonels won 3-0 on October 4 in Richmond.
WHAT’S NEXT:
-EKU closes the regular-season at home on Saturday where it will take on Murray State. First serve is set for 5 p.m.
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Morgan Romans
Assistant Director, EKUSports Communications
