BIG RAPIDS, Mich. -- The Malone University volleyball team opened up the 2023 season with the Ferris State Invitational over the weekend.
WEEKEND ESSENTIALS
- Final Score: Wayne State University Warriors 3 - Malone University Pioneers 0 | Box Score
- Final Score: University of Indianapolis Greyhounds 3 - Malone University Pioneers 0 | Box Score
- Final Score: (No. 8) University of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs 3 - Malone University Pioneers 0 | Box Score
- Final Score: (RV) Grand Valley State Lakers 3 - Malone University Pioneers 0 | Box Score
- Records: Minnesota Duluth (4-0) | Indianapolis (3-1) | Grand Valley State (2-0) | Wayne State (2-2) | Malone (0-4)
- Location: Big Rapids, Michigan | Wink Arena
WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS
- Macy McCauley had 60 total digs in the tournament for an average of 5.00 digs per set. With 19 digs on Saturday against Minnesota Duluth McCauley went over the 1,000 dig mark for her career. She currently stands at 1,017 digs in 212 career sets.
- Grace Rosko led the Pioneers with 20 total kills on the weekend. She had seven in Saturday's match against No. 8 Minnesota Duluth
- Gabby Rodriguez (16), Annika Nichols (14), and Jaymes Gilbert (12) all each had double digit kills on the weekend for the Pioneers as well.
- Freshman Mallory Meinen led the team with 29 total assists. Audra Kocher also topped double digits with 13.
- Gabi Smith paced the way with 11 total blocks on the weekend. Jaymes Gilbert added 10.
WHAT'S NEXT
The Pioneers return home next weekend to host their own Hall of Fame City Challenge. Malone will be on the court first Friday with a 10:00 a.m. match against Mercyhurst University.
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