NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Valdosta State women's volleyball team is back on the road for a two-match weekend against the Trojans of Trevecca Nazarene and Lee Flames. 

The Blazers are 11-10 in overall standings and 5-4 in conference play, hoping to gain some momentum as the season progresses. Valdosta State has maintained a well-balanced offensive performance all season, registering 963 kills and 857 assists and averaging 19.9 digs per set. 

Eva LaRochelle is at the forefront of VSU's offense with 216 kills, then comes Maddie Kilmer with 165 kills and Paola Aviles with 127. Avery Mullins leads with 575 assists and Eimy Negron Domenech leads with her defensive performance of 432 digs. At the net, Kilmer has recorded 50 total blocks with 17 being solo and Kinsley Timmons contributed 42 with 16 being solo.

Scouting the Trojans:

Trevecca Nazarene currently have a record of 10-10 and in conference 7-3. The Trojans have achieved 859 kills and 786 assists this season, averaging 16.7 digs per set while also landing 117 service aces.

Kaitlyn Grant is in charge of the Trojan attacks, recording 232 kills and averaging 3.31 kills per set with a .334 hitting percentage. Emma Schnitzer has contributed 200 kills and averages 2.86 kills per set. Brynna Krangnes directs the offensive play, registering 625 assists and also leads the team with 26 service aces. Lily Vanbebber holds down the back row with 338 digs and Grant has provided 46 total blocks.

Scouting the Flames:

Lee stands 8-9 overall and 4-6 in conference play. The Flames have been efficient offensively with a team hitting average of .226 and recording 847 kills with 776 assists. Lee has also been good at the net, having recorded 156.5 blocks on the season.

Jordyn Butler is leading the Flames with 179 kills and a hitting percentage of .298, Payton Danley has also contributed 151 kills. Esthfany Rabit has added 133 kills while Sydney Sharpe has 287 assists. 

Match Information:
Friday Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. vs Trevecca Nazarene
Location: Nashville, Tenn.
Saturday Oct. 17 at 2 p.m. vs Lee
Location: Cleveland, Tenn.


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