MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Valdosta State women's volleyball take conference play on the road again, playing against Christian Brothers on Oct. 2 and following with a match against Union.

Currently, VSU sits 9-8 for the season and 3-2 in conference play. The Blazers hope to recover from their loss to West Alabama on Sept. 26.

This season, Valdosta State has registered an average of 12.4 kills and 19.5 digs per set while having a .163 team hitting percentage. 

Outside hitter, Eva LaRochelle, leads the team with 159 kills with an average of 2.65 kills per set. Maddie Kilmer has 121 kills and Kinsley Timmons contributed 89 kills with a .253 hitting percentage.

Avery Mullins continues to lead the Blazers' attacks with 190 assists while Eimy Negron Domenech is at the forefront of the defensive efforts with 99 digs. Ava Keuntjes has consistently posed as a threat from the service line with 18 aces. 

Scouting the Bucs:

The Christian Brothers are entering Friday's match with a 4-13 overall record and 0-5 in conference play.

The Bucs average 8.1 kills per set and have a hitting rate of .064. Sarah Helms leads the Bucs with 13 kills and a hitting percentage of .591. Ana Clara Sacca Beltran contributed 17 kills and Addison Waggoner has 15. Carleiny Morillo leads with 30 assists and Sophia Nowacki holds down the back row with 38 digs.

Scouting the Bulldogs:

With a quick turnaround, the Bulldogs will host the Blazers on Saturday after playing against AUM on Friday. Union currently has a 4-13 overall record and 0-6 in conference play.

The team averages 10.2 kills and 12.2 digs per set while having a .135 hitting percentage. The Bulldogs have achieved 117 service aces and 83 total blocks this season.

Throughout this season, Union has managed some well-balanced offensive attacks and their defense has recorded 744 digs over 61 sets.


Match Information:
Friday Oct. 2: VSU vs Christian Brothers 
Location: Memphis, Tenn.
Match Time: 7 p.m. ET

Saturday Oct. 3: VSU vs Union
Location: Jackson, Tenn.
Match Time: 3 p.m. ET

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