RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. (Sept. 30, 2016) - Madison Nagel became the first Great American Conference player to ever notch 30 digs in a three-set match, while Kenzie Dozier hit .524 with 11 kills as the Arkansas Tech Golden Suns volleyball team (10-7) rolled to a 3-0 win over St. Edward's (5-9) on Friday afternoon at Tucker Coliseum.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Golden Suns took a 25-20 win in the opening set before taking a 25-8 win in the second set. The third set saw Tech win a 27-25 decision.
Arkansas Tech turned in its strongest offensive performance in the second set, hitting .462 (14 kills, two errors) while holding SEU to a -.125 hitting percentage.
Dozier hit .571 with four kills in the opening set, while Kaylee Konsella had a team-high five kills.
The second set saw the Golden Suns play nearly flawless offensive volleyball. Lauren Rodemers had four kills on four swings, while Konsella added another three in the set.
Dozier was outstanding in the final set, notching six kills.
Nagel had 14 of her 31 overall digs in the final set.
NOTABLES
Nagel's three-set dig mark eclipsed the previous record of 29, set by Southwestern Oklahoma's Kaila Lancaster on September 26, 2014 against Henderson State.
Dozier was joined by Hunter Eshnaur (10) and Konsella (10) in double-figure kills.
Amanda Milnick led Tech with 24 assists, while Sarah Rosinke added 16.
Eshnaur collected a double-double with 13 digs to go with her 10 kills. Rosinke also turned in a double-double with 13 digs and 16 assists.
Matti Dix also hit double figures in digs with 11.
COACH BAYER SAYS
"I thought it was a really good way to end the week. We took care of a strong St. Edward's team on our home court in three sets. Defensively, we kind of got into a rhythm which we haven't done in a while, so that wa sgood to see. Serving-wise, we also got back into that rhythm and we weren't as high-error as we usually are. Madi Nagel did a really good job controlling the court defensively, andKenzie Dozier stepped in offensively and was able to terminate the ball against a solid block."
NEXT UP
Arkansas Tech returns to action on Tuesday, October 4, hosting Philander Smith and Williams Baptist in a tri-match. Tech plays Philander Smith at 1 p.m. and Williams Baptist at 5 p.m.
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