The Bulldogs are getting ready to welcome South Carolina and No. 6 Florida to The Griss this weekend as the 2016 season carries on.
Bulldog Volleyball Notebook: Week 10
November 02, 2016 | Volleyball
STARKVILLE, Miss. – After a rough go of it last week on the road, the Mississippi State Bulldogs (12-13, 4-7 SEC) return home to The Griss and will look to bounce back with an action-packed weekend. As MSU prepares to welcome South Carolina and No. 6 Florida to Starkville, it's time to take a look back at last week and the 2016 season as a whole with this week's Bulldog Volleyball Notebook.
Looking Back…
It was a rough week to say the least for the Bulldogs. State dropped a 3-1 decision at Arkansas on Wednesday after capturing the opening set. The Dogs then went on to fall in a tough three-set battle at Missouri on Sunday.
Wednesday, Oct. 26
Arkansas def. Mississippi State, 3-1 (24-26, 25-22, 25-23, 27-25)
Sunday, Oct. 30
Missouri def. Mississippi State, 3-0 (25-11, 25-20, 25-19)
Up Next…
Friday, Nov. 4
Mississippi State (12-13, 4-7 SEC) vs. South Carolina (15-7, 3-7 SEC) – 7 p.m. CT
SEC Network + (Bart Gregory & Amber Gass)
Starkville, Miss.
Newell-Grissom Building
Sunday, Oct. 30
Mississippi State (12-13, 4-7 SEC) vs. No. 6 Florida (20-2, 10-1 SEC) – 12 p.m. CT
SEC Network + (Bart Gregory & Jay Perry)
Starkville, Miss.
Newell-Grissom Building
Bulldogs In The SEC & NCAA Statistical Standings…
Leading The Bulldogs…
Kills: Evie Grace Singleton, 382
Assists: Blossom Sato, 695
Aces: Evie Grace Singleton, 42
Digs: Cheyenne Spell, 289
Blocks: Jazmyne Johnson, 105
Points: Evie Grace Singleton, 442.5
Magic Number Down To Five ...
The countdown to a second-straight winning season is on for State. MSU's magic number is down to five after Sunday's win against Tennessee, which would put the Dogs at 17 wins for the year. It would mark the second-straight winning season for just the third time in school history and first since 2005-06.
Eight more wins would put MSU at 20 wins on the year, the first time that feat has been accomplished since 1989. It would also be just the fourth time in program history the Dogs have won 20 matches.
Moving Up The SEC Wins Chart…
A successful weekend could mean big things for the Bulldogs in terms of their history of wins in the SEC. One victory would move MSU to five conference wins on the year, tying for sixth on MSU's SEC wins chart. A weekend sweep would move State's total to six, tying last year's total and also tying for fourth-most in school history.
Winning The Attacking Battle Is Crucial ...
To say coming out on top in the hitting percentage battle is key for the Bulldogs may be an understatement. MSU is undefeated this year when out-hitting its opponent and is 1-13 when losing the attacking battle. MSU took down Tennessee in its SEC opener for its first win when losing the attacking battle, hitting .204 to the Volunteers' .278.
The First Set Is The Key ...
One early trend discovered with the 2016 Bulldogs lies within the first set. State is 10-4 when capturing the first set, but when 2-9 when unable to do so. Winning the first two sets almost assures the Bulldogs of victory, as they are 8-1 this year when doing so.
Singleton Continues Dominating Senior Campaign…
Evie Grace Singleton has been the Bulldogs' offensive leader since the get-go this season. After last week, she continued to dominate on the stat sheets, starting with a team-high 43 aces, which tops the SEC and stands ninth in the nation. Singleton is also second in the conference and Top 30 in the NCAA in total points (442.5), total attacks (1,065) and total kills (382).
Johnson's Domination On The Block Continues…
Leading the way for MSU's impressive blocking game is senior Jazmyne Johnson, who has totaled 109 total blocks. Johnson is the first Bulldog since Lainey Wyman in 2011 to reach the 100 mark in a season, while her 109 total denials are the most since Ashley Newsome recorded 137 in 2010.
Johnson's blocking prowess also has her close to etching her name in the Bulldog record books. She now stands just 4 blocks away from tying for 10th place on the MSU single-season blocks list.
Sato Continues Push Up MSU Record Books…
MSU's sophomore setter Blossom Sato has had a standout season, as she leads the team with 695 assists and a 7.32 per set average. She has already eclipsed the 1,000-assists mark for her career and cracked the Top 10 for career assists at MSU. After earning 10 on Sunday, Sato moved past Patty Hepler (1985-86) and now stands seventh with 1,567 career assists. Next on the list at sixth place: Paris Perret (2010-12) with 2,578.
Hill Making Moves In The MSU Freshman Record Book…
Emily Hill continues to impress in her freshman season. Hill's 282 kills are currently second amongst freshmen in the SEC and tied for fifth in the MSU freshman history books. Her 753 total attacks are also tied for fifth, moving up two spots on the MSU freshman list.
Other Bulldogs In The Record Books…
Payton Harris remains at third on the MSU career digs list with 1,454. She made the move into third place last Wednesday, passing Kayla Woodard (2007-10) after tallying 17 digs at Arkansas. She stands 110 away from tying Megan Lukasek (2004-07) for second place and 253 away from tying Melissa Kariker (1993-96) for first.
Riley Duzenack is the other rookie making moves up the MSU freshman charts. She currently has 371 assists, standing firm at sixth on the MSU freshman assists list. The Melissa, Texas native is just 148 assists away from Tiffany Schneider (1988), who holds fifth place with 519 assists in her first season with the Maroon and White.
Social Media…
For more information on Mississippi State volleyball, follow the Bulldogs on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram by searching for "HailStateVB." You can also find all-access coverage of the program on SnapChat by searching for "HailStateSnap."
Looking Back…
It was a rough week to say the least for the Bulldogs. State dropped a 3-1 decision at Arkansas on Wednesday after capturing the opening set. The Dogs then went on to fall in a tough three-set battle at Missouri on Sunday.
Wednesday, Oct. 26
Arkansas def. Mississippi State, 3-1 (24-26, 25-22, 25-23, 27-25)
Sunday, Oct. 30
Missouri def. Mississippi State, 3-0 (25-11, 25-20, 25-19)
Up Next…
Friday, Nov. 4
Mississippi State (12-13, 4-7 SEC) vs. South Carolina (15-7, 3-7 SEC) – 7 p.m. CT
SEC Network + (Bart Gregory & Amber Gass)
Starkville, Miss.
Newell-Grissom Building
Sunday, Oct. 30
Mississippi State (12-13, 4-7 SEC) vs. No. 6 Florida (20-2, 10-1 SEC) – 12 p.m. CT
SEC Network + (Bart Gregory & Jay Perry)
Starkville, Miss.
Newell-Grissom Building
Bulldogs In The SEC & NCAA Statistical Standings…
| TEAM | |||
| Category | Stat | SEC Rank | NCAA Ranks |
| Total Kills | 1,271 | 2nd | 47th |
| Total Assists | 1,186 | 2nd | 47th |
| Total Aces | 130 | 3rd | 69th |
| Total Blocks | 209 | 3rd | 78th |
| Aces Per Set | 1.33 | 3rd | 112th |
| Total Attacks | 3,258 | 3rd | 117th |
| Total Digs | 1,205 | 4th | 226th |
| INDIVIDUAL | |||
| Category | Stat | SEC Rank | NCAA Ranks |
| Jazmyne Johnson | |||
| Total Blocks | 109 | 3rd | 45th |
| Blocks Per Set | 1.12 | 8th | 102nd |
| Evie Grace Singleton | |||
| Total Aces | 43 | 1st | 9th |
| Total Points | 442.5 | 2nd | 26th |
| Total Attacks | 1,065 | 2nd | 26th |
| Total Kills | 382 | 2nd | 28th |
| Aces Per Set | 0.44 | 3rd | 25th |
| Attacks Per Set | 10.87 | 3rd | 50th |
| Kills Per Set | 3.9 | 4th | 58th |
| Points Per Set | 4.52 | 5th | 51st |
Leading The Bulldogs…
Kills: Evie Grace Singleton, 382
Assists: Blossom Sato, 695
Aces: Evie Grace Singleton, 42
Digs: Cheyenne Spell, 289
Blocks: Jazmyne Johnson, 105
Points: Evie Grace Singleton, 442.5
Magic Number Down To Five ...
The countdown to a second-straight winning season is on for State. MSU's magic number is down to five after Sunday's win against Tennessee, which would put the Dogs at 17 wins for the year. It would mark the second-straight winning season for just the third time in school history and first since 2005-06.
Eight more wins would put MSU at 20 wins on the year, the first time that feat has been accomplished since 1989. It would also be just the fourth time in program history the Dogs have won 20 matches.
Moving Up The SEC Wins Chart…
A successful weekend could mean big things for the Bulldogs in terms of their history of wins in the SEC. One victory would move MSU to five conference wins on the year, tying for sixth on MSU's SEC wins chart. A weekend sweep would move State's total to six, tying last year's total and also tying for fourth-most in school history.
Winning The Attacking Battle Is Crucial ...
To say coming out on top in the hitting percentage battle is key for the Bulldogs may be an understatement. MSU is undefeated this year when out-hitting its opponent and is 1-13 when losing the attacking battle. MSU took down Tennessee in its SEC opener for its first win when losing the attacking battle, hitting .204 to the Volunteers' .278.
The First Set Is The Key ...
One early trend discovered with the 2016 Bulldogs lies within the first set. State is 10-4 when capturing the first set, but when 2-9 when unable to do so. Winning the first two sets almost assures the Bulldogs of victory, as they are 8-1 this year when doing so.
Singleton Continues Dominating Senior Campaign…
Evie Grace Singleton has been the Bulldogs' offensive leader since the get-go this season. After last week, she continued to dominate on the stat sheets, starting with a team-high 43 aces, which tops the SEC and stands ninth in the nation. Singleton is also second in the conference and Top 30 in the NCAA in total points (442.5), total attacks (1,065) and total kills (382).
Johnson's Domination On The Block Continues…
Leading the way for MSU's impressive blocking game is senior Jazmyne Johnson, who has totaled 109 total blocks. Johnson is the first Bulldog since Lainey Wyman in 2011 to reach the 100 mark in a season, while her 109 total denials are the most since Ashley Newsome recorded 137 in 2010.
Johnson's blocking prowess also has her close to etching her name in the Bulldog record books. She now stands just 4 blocks away from tying for 10th place on the MSU single-season blocks list.
Sato Continues Push Up MSU Record Books…
MSU's sophomore setter Blossom Sato has had a standout season, as she leads the team with 695 assists and a 7.32 per set average. She has already eclipsed the 1,000-assists mark for her career and cracked the Top 10 for career assists at MSU. After earning 10 on Sunday, Sato moved past Patty Hepler (1985-86) and now stands seventh with 1,567 career assists. Next on the list at sixth place: Paris Perret (2010-12) with 2,578.
Hill Making Moves In The MSU Freshman Record Book…
Emily Hill continues to impress in her freshman season. Hill's 282 kills are currently second amongst freshmen in the SEC and tied for fifth in the MSU freshman history books. Her 753 total attacks are also tied for fifth, moving up two spots on the MSU freshman list.
Other Bulldogs In The Record Books…
Payton Harris remains at third on the MSU career digs list with 1,454. She made the move into third place last Wednesday, passing Kayla Woodard (2007-10) after tallying 17 digs at Arkansas. She stands 110 away from tying Megan Lukasek (2004-07) for second place and 253 away from tying Melissa Kariker (1993-96) for first.
Riley Duzenack is the other rookie making moves up the MSU freshman charts. She currently has 371 assists, standing firm at sixth on the MSU freshman assists list. The Melissa, Texas native is just 148 assists away from Tiffany Schneider (1988), who holds fifth place with 519 assists in her first season with the Maroon and White.
Social Media…
For more information on Mississippi State volleyball, follow the Bulldogs on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram by searching for "HailStateVB." You can also find all-access coverage of the program on SnapChat by searching for "HailStateSnap."
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