WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. — The Midway women's volleyball team stepped out of River States Conference play Wednesday night, falling to No. 21 University of the Cumberlands in straight sets, as Patriots Head Coach Dr. Kathryn Park earned her 300th career victory.
Cumberlands took the match by scores of 25-15, 25-16 and 25-15.
The Patriots jumped out to an early advantage in the opening set, but Midway continued to battle throughout the frame. Cumberlands eventually created separation and took the opener 25-15.
Midway produced nine kills in the second set, but the Patriots continued their efficient night offensively. Cumberlands recorded 13 kills and hit .323 in the frame en route to a 25-16 victory and a 2-0 advantage in the match.
The Eagles put together their best offensive set of the night in the third, recording 11 kills while hitting .172. Cumberlands answered with its strongest frame, committing no attacking errors while recording 16 kills on 24 attempts for a .667 hitting percentage. The Patriots closed out the match with another 25-15 victory.
Elli Streutker led the Midway attack with 10 kills on 21 attempts while committing just one error for a .429 hitting percentage. Allie McClanahan added five kills, while Lanie Cornelius finished with four.
Mayme Powell led the Eagles with 11 assists, while Peyton Osteen added seven. Defensively, Marlee Laycock recorded a match-high 14 digs, with Aubry Kamholz adding six.
Cumberlands finished the match hitting .407 with 39 kills and just six attacking errors. The victory marked the 300th career win for Park, who is in her 21st season leading the Patriots.
Midway returns home Friday night when it hosts Kentucky Christian University in River States Conference action inside Marshall Gymnasium. The Eagles will also recognize their seniors as part of Senior Day.
About Midway University Athletics
Midway University competes in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), and its 29 athletics 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.
