Number of the Day
93 - The Nate Meyer (MST) show continues to amaze and astonish. Through 5 matches this year, he has now racked up 93 kills while hitting .380. Those 93 kills are the most kills in the nation right now. He has 4.23 kills/set which is 11th best nationally in this early season.
Yesterday’s Scores
Non-conference
Missouri S&T (39%) def. St. Thomas Aquinas (61%)
3-2 (23-25, 27-25, 25-14, 23-25, 15-9)
Three double-doubles in this match! Grant Edmonds (MST) with 58 assists and 13 digs. Aaron Sallade (MST) with 16 kills and 11 digs. Kyran Versteegen (STAC) with 13 kills and 12 digs.
Roberts Wesleyan (74%) def. Fairleigh Dickinson (26%)
3-0 (25-15, 25-20, 25-20)
The Hawks started hot, hitting .593 in the opening set. They went on to out-hit FDU .354 to .084. These two teams go at it again so we will see how the Knights adjust (because I know they will).
Jessup (37%) def. Sacred Heart (63%)
3-0 (25-20, 25-21, 25-18)
Jessup dominated the net as they out-blocked SHU 12-5 in the sweep. Clement Osahon Jr. led the way with 7 blocks, tying a career high.
Today’s Match Projections
Non-conference
Fairleigh Dickinson (18%) vs Roberts Wesleyan (82%)
Jessup (66%) vs Sacred Heart (34%)
Princeton (69%) vs Concordia (31%)
Rise of the Division II. Players are playing with boulders on their shoulders.