PIPPA PASSES, Ky. — The Midway University women's volleyball team returned to the win column Tuesday evening, defeating Alice Lloyd College in straight sets in a non-conference matchup at the Perry Campus Center.
The Eagles claimed the victory by scores of 25-21, 25-16 and 25-20, snapping a three-match losing streak and improving to 6-18 overall.
Midway delivered one of its strongest offensive performances of the season, recording 49 kills and hitting .362 as a team. The Eagles committed just 11 attacking errors across 105 attempts.
Mayson Delong led the offensive attack with a match-high 15 kills, hitting an impressive .560 with just one attacking error on 25 attempts.
Midway came out strong in the opening set, recording 16 kills without committing an attacking error. The Eagles hit .471 in the set, holding off Alice Lloyd to claim a 25-21 victory.
The offensive momentum continued into the second set, as Midway recorded 15 kills and hit .333. The Eagles limited Alice Lloyd to a .091 hitting percentage, allowing them to pull away for a 25-16 win and take a commanding 2-0 advantage.
With the sweep within reach, Midway continued its strong offensive showing in the third set.
The Eagles recorded a match-high 18 kills in the final frame, hitting .293 to secure a 25-20 victory and complete the sweep.
Delong's 15 kills led all players, while Nyla Gaines and Allie McClanahan added seven kills apiece.
Lanie Cornelius also played a significant role in the offensive success, recording six kills on nine attempts with just one error for a .556 hitting percentage.
Elli Streutker contributed five kills while hitting .364, and Morgan Broderick added three kills.
Mayme Powell directed the Midway offense with a match-high 23 assists, while Peyton Osteen contributed 16 assists and five digs.
Marlee Laycock led the Eagles defensively, finishing with a match-high 19 digs. She also recorded two service aces and five assists.
Aubry Kamholz added eight digs and one service ace, while Blair Riney finished with seven digs.
The Eagles recorded 50 digs and four service aces in the victory.
Alice Lloyd finished with 35 kills and a .198 hitting percentage. Royce Osborne and Callie Butler led the home team with eight kills apiece, while Peyton Taylor recorded 34 assists.
The victory marked Midway's second win over Alice Lloyd this season, following a 3-0 sweep at Marshall Gymnasium on Sept. 22.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
Midway's .362 hitting percentage was highlighted by a flawless opening set, in which the Eagles recorded 16 kills without an attacking error.
The Eagles held a 49-35 advantage in kills, a 50-42 edge in digs and a 4-1 advantage in service aces.
Delong's .560 hitting percentage led Midway's offense, while Cornelius finished at .556.
Midway also recorded 49 assists on its 49 kills, with Powell and Osteen combining for 39 assists.
The Eagles' 49 kills were their most in a three-set match this season.
UP NEXT
The Eagles continue their road trip this weekend in back-to-back RSC matches. Friday night at IU Southeast followed by IU Columbus on Saturday.
About Midway University Athletics
Midway University competes in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), and its 29 athletic teams are part of the River States Conference, Mid-South Conference, Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association and USA Archery. For more information about Midway University Athletics, please visit www.gomidwayeagles.com or contact Tyler Beck at 859-846-5366.
