BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The Texas A&M volleyball team claimed its eighth win of the season to close out non-conference play as it swept Liberty Friday afternoon at Reed Arena (25-13, 25-15, 25-18).
The Aggies (8-2) came out of the gate firing, opening an early 7-2 lead which forced a Liberty (7-4) timeout. A&M held its rhythm as it extended the advantage through efficient offence, as the Maroon & White were hitting at .400 percent through the midway point in the opening frame (15-9). The Aggies continued to dominate the set, closing it out on a 10-4 run (25-13).
The teams traded points to begin the second frame, knotting them at three. A&M separated itself, ripping off three-straight points prompting a timeout from the Flames. Showing no signs of slowing down, the Maroon & White doubled their advantage in the set as Liberty called its final timeout (12-6). The Flames battled back within three, however, through Margot Manning at the service line, the Aggies responded, extending the gap to seven (21-14). A&M doubled their advantage, winning the set, 25-15.
The Maroon & White raced out to a lead in the third, 4-1. Maintaining their three point advantage (11-8), the Aggies forced Liberty to use its first timeout of the set. A&M added to its lead, prompting the Falcons to use their final timeout of the frame (16-11). The Aggies continued their onslaught, claiming the set (25-17) and match, 3-0.
UP NEXT
The Aggies open conference play next week at Reed Arena, as they welcome Mississippi State to Reed Arena September 20 with serve set for 7 p.m.
COACH’S QUOTES
Head coach Jamie Morrison on non-conference play as a whole…
“Overall I’m really happy with the match and with non-conference as a whole. 8-2 is hard to do and we did it against some good teams. We played some good volleyball throughout and need to carry that forward.”
Morrison on the start of SEC play…
“The SEC is going to be a really strong conference this year and going forward. I think you look at the conference and the top four teams in there have hit over .300, so obviously your block will need to be able to slow things down. We’re excited to get the conference schedule started at home in front of the 12th Man.
PLAYER’S QUOTES
Logan Lednicky on taking momentum into conference play…
“It’s huge, our…
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