Hannibal, MO – Hannibal-LaGrange University Volleyball faced off against the Stephens College Stars on Friday evening.  The two teams entered the game with a conference record of 0-1 after a tough first matchup.  The Stars came out on the attack and were able to maintain a lead on the Trojans throughout most of the first set.  But HLGU put up quite a battle through the final seven points to come out with a first set win.  SC battled back and won the second set before the Trojans won the final two sets.  

MATCH VITALS

• Match Score: Hannibal-LaGrange def. Stephens 3-1 (27-25, 21-25, 28-26, 26-24)
• Records: Hannibal-LaGrange (5-7, 1-1 AMC) | Stephens (3-9, 0-2 AMC)
• Location: Mabee Sports Complex | Hannibal-LaGrange University | Hannibal, MO

MATCH STAT TRACKER

• Myrnaliz Perez - 15 kills, 2 aces, 16 digs
• Sierra Erke - 14 kills, 2 blocks
• Allison Bollenbacher - 26 assists, 9 digs
• Katie Huskey - 16 digs

 INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

• The Trojans battled at the end of every set and found a way to win in three of the four sets.

• HLGU recorded 49 kills apposed to 57 from Stephens.  The Trojans were slightly more efficient in their hitting percentage.
• Serving was really the difference in the game as both teams posted double digit errors.

NEXT TIME OUT

• The Trojans will be traveling to St. Louis, Missouri to play against Harris-Stowe State University on Tuesday, September 28.  The game is scheduled ot begin at 7 PM.  The ladies will not return home till October 14.

THOUGHTS FROM COACH BLAKEMORE

• "There were many highs and lows in this match.  Overall, we came bak almost each set and won.  Proud of their determination to believe they can make a comeback.  Nw we just need to work on starting strong so there is no need for the comeback."