Box Score Hannibal, MO - The Hannibal-LaGrange University Women's Volleyball Team took the court on Saturday afternoon for its first match of the 2024 season. The Trojans showed growth with each set being more closely contested than the last. Ryann Blankenship led the team in kills with 12 over the match. Next up for the Trojans is a doubleheader against Benedictine College and Bethel University, in Atchison, Kansas on Tuesday, August 20, at 3 and 5 pm.

MATCH VITALS

• Match Score: Mount Mercy def. Hannibal-LaGrange 3-0 (25-12, 25-19, 25-21)
• Records: Hannibal-LaGrange (0-1) | Mount Mercy (2-1)
• Location: Mabee Sports Complex | Hannibal-LaGrange University | Hannibal, MO

MATCH STAT TRACKER

• Ryann Blankenship: 12 kills, 2 aces, 4 digs
• Jena Jobb: 4 kills, 6 digs
• Delaney Eggemeyer: 16 assists, 1 ace
• Anabrisa Romero: 1 ace, 4 assists, 9 digs

 INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

• Hannibal-LaGrange had 27 kills and 21 errors resulting in a .068 attacking percentage
• Mount Mercy finished the match with a .359 attacking percentage, from 37 kills and nine errors

THOUGHTS FROM COACH BROWN

• "It was our debut as a revamped program. We had a lot of nerves today but it was definitely a learning experience. Like Coach Frannie said, 'It's only up from here.'"