The MACU Volleyball team ended the Barnaby's Italian Ice Invitational with a split decision, defeating Avila 3-1 before losing to Embry-Riddle 3-0. Key performances highlighted the matches, with standout Marcela Nalin achieving impressive stats against Avila, while the team struggled offensively in the match against Embry-Riddle. This resulted in MACU improving their overall season record to 3-1 following the event.

By the Numbers
  • Marcela Nalin recorded 15 kills with a .452 attack percentage against Avila.
  • MACU managed only 32 kills and a .083 hitting percentage versus Embry-Riddle.
State of Play
  • MACU holds a 3-0 all-time series lead against Avila.
  • In their match against Embry-Riddle, MACU scored only 4 service points to 18 from ERAU.
What's Next

MACU will travel to Hillsboro, Kansas, for a tri-match against Tabor and Baker on August 26, seeking to bounce back from their recent loss.

Bottom Line

Despite a strong performance against Avila, MACU's struggle against Embry-Riddle underscores the need for improvement in offensive execution and consistency as they push forward in the season.