Kent State University
14-13, 7-8MAC
Akron
16-10, 9-6MAC
Copley and Makruski Power Flashes to 3-0 Rivalry Match Sweep
11/15/2019 9:24:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
KENT, Ohio – Freshman Morgan Copley and senior Ashley Makruski each hit at better than a .500 clip and combined for 24 kills to lead Kent State to a 3-0 victory (25-16, 25-21, 26-24) against rival Akron on Friday evening. In addition to securing a spot in next week's Mid-American Conference Volleyball Tournament, the victory gives the Golden Flashes a split of the season series and each team receives one half-point in the Crystal Clinic Wagon Wheel Challenge standings.
Kent State (14-13, 7-8 MAC) has now won four consecutive matches inside of the M.A.C. Center and seven home matches in a row against the Zips.
The Flashes totaled 44 kills as a team. Morgan Copley led the way with 13 and just one error on 22 swings for a .545 hitting percentage. Ashley Makruski hit .562 with 11 kills and two errors on 16 attempts. Sophomore Danie Tyson added eight kills.
Redshirt sophomore Alex Haffner stuffed the stat sheet with 32 assists, eight digs, three kills and a career-high three blocks.
Sophomore Erin Gardner tallied 24 digs to anchor the defense. Freshman Savannah Matthews added nine digs.
Kent State closes the regular season on Saturday against Buffalo. First serve is scheduled for 7 p.m. with a Senior Night celebration to follow the match.
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