Manhattan, KS - The Stephens Stars traveled to Manhattan Christian College for a tri-match with hosts MCC and Bethany College. A competitive day for the Stars; they beat the hosts MCC 3-1 before falling to Bethany College 1-3.
In their first match with the Thunder of MCC, the Stars got off to a slow start, dropping the first set 17-25. After leading for much of the second set, the Stars were able to hold off a late push from the Thunder and take the second set 30-28. The Stars then won a tight third set 25-23 before closing out the fourth and final set 25-19.
In their second contest, the Stars faced a tough and physical Swedes of Bethany College. Another slow start had the Stars drop the first set 14-25. The Stars held an early 10-5 lead and never looked back in the second set, bringing the match even with a 25-16 second set win. The Swedes proved to be too much for the Stars as they took sets three and four by scores of 25-18 and 25-17.
MATCH VITALS
- Match 1 score: Stephens defeated Manhattan Christian 3-1 (17-25, 30-28, 25-23, 25-19)
- Match 2 score: Bethany defeated Stephens 3-1 (25-17, 16-25, 25-18, 25-17)
- Records: Stephens (3-7) / MCC (10-3) / Bethany (3-9)
- Location: Manhattan Christian College / Manhattan, KS
MATCH 1 STAT TRACKER
- McKenzi Domescik-Rink (JR/Auburn, IL): 12 kills, 11 digs
- Rylee Collins (FR/St. Louis, MO): 6 kills, 4 digs
- Mallory Polk (FR/Lesterville, MO): 7 kills
- Maggie Howe (JR/Oak Ridge, MO): 5 kills, 4 blocks
- Isabelle Benson (FR/St. Charles, MO): 12 kills, 16 digs
- Megan Reese (JR/Maryland Heights, Mo.): 19 assists, 7 digs
- Lauren Vineyard (JR/Alexandria, KY): 17 assists, 18 digs
- Mya Middleton (JR/Lesterville, MO): 36 assists
MATCH 2 STAT TRACKER
NEXT TIME OUT
- The Stars travel to St. Louis, MO on September 21st for their first conference matchup against University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy. Game time is set for 6:00PM.
