HLGU Volleyball Rolls Past Cottey in Four Sets

HANNIBAL, Mo. — September 25, 2026 — The Hannibal-LaGrange University volleyball team picked up a 3-1 victory over Cottey College on Friday afternoon, winning 25-22, 24-26, 25-10 and 25-16 at HLGU.

The Trojans came out strong in the opening set, overcoming an early deficit to take the first frame 25-22. After Cottey answered with a 26-24 victory in the second set, HLGU responded emphatically, dominating the final two sets to secure the match.

HLGU's offense was led by Jade Clay, who finished with a team-high 14 kills while hitting .367. Clay also recorded one solo block and finished with 15 points. Summer Zelei added 20 kills on 54 attacks, while Sophia Wallace recorded 10 kills and hit .364.

Brooke Rocca contributed 10 kills, four service aces and 14 points, while Delaney Eggemeyer directed the HLGU offense with 50 assists. Eggemeyer also added two kills and eight digs.

The Trojans' serving game played an important role throughout the match. HLGU finished with 10 service aces, including four from Rocca and four from Mary O'Rand.

After splitting the first two sets, HLGU took control in the third. The Trojans hit .353 as a team in the frame, recording 14 kills with only two attack errors. HLGU jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, closing out the set 25-10.

The fourth set followed a similar script. HLGU recorded 13 kills while hitting .257, pulling away from Cottey to finish the match with a 25-16 victory.

As a team, HLGU recorded 58 kills on 158 attacks and finished the match with a .228 hitting percentage. The Trojans also totaled 88 digs and 10 service aces.

Cottey was led offensively by Tatum Marang, who finished with 12 kills, while Hannah Janson added nine kills and hit .368.

With the victory, HLGU improved to 5-10 overall and 2-2 in conference play, while Cottey fell to 6-12 overall and 1-5 in conference play.