Mount Marty's volleyball team showcased mixed results in Milwaukee, achieving two dominant victories and two close defeats to end the weekend with a record of 4-4. The Lancers kicked off the event with a 3-0 win against Mount Mary, hitting an impressive .316 as a team. Despite a strong comeback attempt against Missouri Valley, which ended in a 3-2 loss, they struggled against St. Mary-Woods but rebounded with a commanding sweep of Goshen to close the weekend. The overall performance highlighted strong individual contributions and a solid defensive effort, especially against Goshen.

By the Numbers
  • Mount Marty hit .316 as a team against Mount Mary, with a .481 hitting percentage in Set 2.
  • Jaya Wachholtz recorded 19 kills against Missouri Valley and 7 blocks against Goshen.
  • The Lancers achieved 12 team blocks and held Goshen to a negative hitting percentage of -.048.
State of Play
  • The Lancers opened the weekend strong but faced challenges against more competitive teams.
  • Overall, Mount Marty demonstrated offensive strengths and defensive resilience, particularly in their final match.
  • They enter the next segment of their schedule with momentum, having hit .222 or higher in three of four matches.
What's Next

Moving forward, Mount Marty aims to build on their performance as they head into tougher conference play. Continued improvement in offensive consistency and defensive execution will be crucial for upcoming matches.

Bottom Line

Mount Marty's mixed results in Milwaukee provided valuable insights into their strengths and weaknesses. Focusing on enhancing their offensive output while maintaining strong defensive efforts will be key as they progress through their schedule.