Grace Southern kill attempt vs Rockhurst
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Women's Volleyball

Jennies Volleyball Hosts Emporia State and No. 13 Washburn This Weekend

Match 11: Central Missouri Jennies (5-5, 2-0 MIAA) vs Emporia State Hornets (7-3, 1-1 MIAA)
Friday, Sept. 22 | 6:00 p.m. | Warrensburg, Mo. (Multipurpose Building)
Live Stats | Live Video | Hornets Roster
 
Match 12: Central Missouri Jennies (5-5, 2-0 MIAA) vs No. 13 Washburn Ichabods (8-1, 2-0 MIAA)
Saturday, Sept. 23 | 2:00 p.m. | Warrensburg, Mo. (Multipurpose Building)
Live Stats | Live Video | Ichabods Roster
 

Scene Setter
  • Central Missouri volleyball (5-5, 2-0) continues a three-match home stand on Friday, Sept. 22, at 6:00 p.m. against the Emporia State Hornets and Saturday, Sept. 23, at 2:00 p.m. hosting No. 13 Washburn Ichabods from the Multipurpose Building in Warrensburg, Mo.     
  • The Jens fell to No. 25 Rockhurst Hawks by a final score of 3-2 (25-23, 26-28, 22-25, 25-16, 12-15) on Tuesday, Sept. 19, inside the Multipurpose Building.     
  • Redshirt senior Olivia Olson was named the MIAA Setter of the Week for her play on the court last week as she eclipsed 87 assists (10.88 assists per set) over two matches highlighted by a career-high 60 assists in the victory over No. 18 Northwest Missouri (Sept. 16) inside Bearcat Arena in Maryville, Mo.      
 
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City Match
  • Saturday's match against No. 13 Washburn will be the second annual fundraiser benefiting the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City.
  • Fans who make a monetary donation of $10 or donate valued items of $10 or more, will receive free admission into the match, plus, a coupon good for a free frozen treat item from McDonald's of Warrensburg.
  • Donation items needed include travel size toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, soap & body wash), travel-sized toothpaste, all types of feminine hygiene products, paper towels, combs & hair brushes, cotton balls & q-tips, fragrance-free laundry detergent, disinfectant wipes, diapers (size 1-4), and other baby items.
  • For more information on how you can help the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City, please click here.
 
How to Watch
  • Both matches will be available on a pay-per-view basis through the MIAA Network with coverage beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Friday evening and 2:00 p.m. on Saturday afternoon.   
 
Last Time Out
  • UCM fell to No. 25 Rockhurst by a final score of 3-2 (25-23, 26-28, 22-25, 25-16, 12-15) on Tuesday, Sept. 19, inside the Multipurpose Building in Warrensburg, Mo.
  • Reigning MIAA Setter of the Week Olivia Olson recorded her team leading eighth double-double of the season with a match-high 59 assists, 15 digs, career-high nine kills and three blocks.
  • Middle blocker Grace Southern led the Jens offensively with a career and match-high 17 kills on 37 swings (.405 hitting percentage) adding seven blocks and a career-high five digs, plus, sophomore Rachel Ziesman had nine kills and a career-high six blocks.
  • Freshman Elinor Engel had a career-high 16 kills on 39 swings (.308 hitting percentage) and five blocks, while outside hitter Kersti Nix contributed 14 kills, five digs, and two blocks respectively.
  • Defensively, UCM had five double-digit dig performances including redshirt sophomore Grace Winkelmann (team-high 18 digs, five assists and a career-high three aces), outside hitter Sydney Lierz (team-high 18 digs and five kills), redshirt senior Olivia Olson (15 digs), defensive specialist Jackie Storm (14 digs), and junior Arley Anderson (14 digs).
 
Series History
  • Emporia State: Prior to Friday night's match, the Jens hold a 62-7 advantage all-time against Emporia State dating back to the 1983 season posting a 22-3 record inside the Multipurpose Building. Last season, UCM won both meetings against the Hornets including a 3-0 (25-17, 25-16, 25-13) sweep on Saturday, Nov. 5, for senior day in Warrensburg. Middle blockers Grace Southern and Jenna Schulte led the Jens with nine kills each, while setter Olivia Olson had a match-high 33 assists.  
  • No. 13 Washburn: Ahead of Saturday's match, UCM holds a 64-26 lead in the all-time series dating back to the 1978 season. Inside the Multipurpose Building, the Jens have a 22-10 advantage with the last meeting in Warrensburg resulting in a 3-1 (21-25, 21-25, 25-22, 19-25) loss to the Ichabods. Outside hitter Kersti Nix led UCM with a double-double performance (23 kills, 11 digs and two blocks overall), while Tiffany Little added 11 kills and libero Grace Winkelmann recorded a team-high 22 digs.  
 
Jens by the Numbers
  • Central Missouri is averaging 15.7 digs, 12.8 kills, 11.6 assists, 2.26 blocks (second-best in the conference) and 1.1 service aces per set through ten matches this season.
  • MIAA Setter of the Week Olivia Olson leads the Jens with eight double-doubles on the year averaging 9.81 assists per set (ranks third in the MIAA) while having the second-most digs (120) and blocks (28) on the team.
  • Redshirt senior Kersti Nix leads UCM with 156 kills on the season averaging 3.63 per set (second-most in the conference) while averaging 3.98 points per set (ranks second in the MIAA) and has the second-most double-doubles on the team with four.
  • Middle Blocker Grace Southern's 57 blocks leads UCM averaging 1.33 per set (best in the conference) and hitting percentage at .325 (eighth in the MIAA). Southern is second on the team in kills with 114 (2.65 kills per set) and points with 150 (3.49 points per set).
 
Up Next
  • Central Missouri returns to the court on Friday, Sept. 29, as they continue MIAA play on the road against No. 21 Central Oklahoma Bronchos with first serve scheduled for 5:00 p.m. from Hamilton Field House in Edmond, Okla.
 
 
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Players Mentioned

Sydney Lierz

#14 Sydney Lierz

OH
5' 11"
Redshirt Senior
Jenna Schulte

#16 Jenna Schulte

MB
6' 1"
Redshirt Sophomore
Kersti Nix

#20 Kersti Nix

OH
6' 1"
Redshirt Senior
Jackie Storm

#2 Jackie Storm

DS/L
5' 8"
Redshirt Senior
Grace Winkelmann

#1 Grace Winkelmann

DS/L
5' 9"
Redshirt Sophomore
Arley Anderson

#4 Arley Anderson

DS/L
5' 7"
Junior
Tiffany Little

#17 Tiffany Little

OH
5' 10"
Junior
Olivia Olson

#8 Olivia Olson

S
6' 0"
Redshirt Senior
Grace Southern

#19 Grace Southern

MB
6' 1"
Redshirt Junior
Rachel Ziesman

#11 Rachel Ziesman

MB
6' 0"
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Sydney Lierz

#14 Sydney Lierz

5' 11"
Redshirt Senior
OH
Jenna Schulte

#16 Jenna Schulte

6' 1"
Redshirt Sophomore
MB
Kersti Nix

#20 Kersti Nix

6' 1"
Redshirt Senior
OH
Jackie Storm

#2 Jackie Storm

5' 8"
Redshirt Senior
DS/L
Grace Winkelmann

#1 Grace Winkelmann

5' 9"
Redshirt Sophomore
DS/L
Arley Anderson

#4 Arley Anderson

5' 7"
Junior
DS/L
Tiffany Little

#17 Tiffany Little

5' 10"
Junior
OH
Olivia Olson

#8 Olivia Olson

6' 0"
Redshirt Senior
S
Grace Southern

#19 Grace Southern

6' 1"
Redshirt Junior
MB
Rachel Ziesman

#11 Rachel Ziesman

6' 0"
Sophomore
MB