MSU Welcomes Missouri For A Rematch On Friday

Friday, November 17

Starkville

7:00 PM

Mississippi State

Missouri

Kath Goes Up For A Kill Against LSU On Nov. 10.

MSU Welcomes Missouri For A Rematch On Friday

November 16, 2017 | Volleyball

MATCH NOTES Watch on the SEC Network +

STARKVILLE - With its first game of the weekend, Mississippi State (9-20, 0-14 SEC) welcomes Missouri (17-10, 10-4 SEC) to Newell-Grissom on Friday.

Bart Gregory and Blake DuDonis will be calling the match. First serve is set for 7 p.m. CT on the SEC Network +. Fans can also access the game via the WatchESPN app.

"We've had a couple of really good back-to-back practices," third-year coach David McFatrich said. "Trying to move a couple pieces around to try to get more production from an attacking perspective. Practices of been competitive and aggressive, which is what we really like to see. I feel like we're playing at one of the highest levels we played in all year long. We just have to translate that to the game."

The Tigers have a 10-0 advantage in the series.

This Weeks Schedule …

Friday, November, 17
Missouri vs. Mississippi State - 7 p.m. CT
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SEC Network + - http://hailst.at/2hzg2Up

Sunday, November, 19
Mississippi State at Auburn - 1:30 p.m. CT
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SEC Network + - http://hailst.at/2hzpebc

Setting The Scene…
After falling to LSU in last Friday's home match (25-20, 25-8, 25-21), Mississippi State welcomes Missouri for a rematch in Starkville.

Friday, November 10
LSU defeated MSU (25-20, 25-8, 25-21).

MSU Welcomes Missouri to Newell-Grissom
Friday's matchup will be the fourth meeting between these two teams in Starkville, and the 11th in series history. Missouri holds a 10-0 advantage in the series, including a 3-0 lead in Starkville.

Scouting The Missouri Tigers
Missouri is currently 10-4 in SEC play with a notable 17-10 overall record. Kira Larson and Courtney Eckenrode standout for Missouri on the overall stat sheets.

So far this season, Larson has accumulated 231 kills, 31 service aces, and 302.0 points. Eckenrode has 796 assists, averaging 7.10 per set, and 198 digs so far this season.

A MSU Bulldog Win Would

End Missouri's 10-game win streak in the series
Give the Bulldogs a key SEC victory

Who's Leading The Bulldogs
Kills: Jelena Vujcin, 340
Kills Per Set: Jelena Vujcin, 3.40
Assists: Morgan Kath, 781
Service Aces: Jelena Vujcin, 27
Digs: Payton Harris, 292
Total Blocks: Laura Rose Gray, 75.0
Block Solos: Laura Rose Gray, 17.0
Points: Jelena Vujcin, 399.5

Harris Achieves The MSU's Digs Record…
Senior Payton Harris eclipsed the 1,000 digs mark for her career last season. On Oct. 1, 2017, against No. 10 Kentucky, Harris achieved the school record. She now has 1,809. She surpassed Melissa Kariker (1993-1996) who held the first place spot with 1,707 digs. She missed the game at Missouri due to an injury.

Harris Lands On The SEC All-Time Career Records List …
Senior Payton Harris is in fifth place in the SEC record book with 1,809 digs, 115 away from the fourth spot held by Stephanie Klefot (2009-12) with 1942.

Lehto Chasing The Freshman Assists Record Book ...
Freshman Carina Lehto has been credited with 172 assists this season, the ninth most for a MSU freshman. She is 22 away from tying the eighth spot (Grace Hoyt).

Benner and Gray Have Their Eyes On Total Blocks Record Book ...
Freshman Laura Rose Gray has been credited with 75 total blocks. She holds the fifth spot for most total blocks as a freshman and is 17 away from fourth place (Nicole Palazzo).

Freshman Liv Benner has earned 69 total blocks this season. She is in the ninth spot and is one away from eighth place (Stacey Westfall).

Gray Is Chasing The Block Solos Record Book ...
Freshman Laura Rose Gray has earned 17 block solos this season. She is in seventh place for most block solos as a freshman. She is one away from a three-way tie for fifth place (Shauna Owens and Sharyn Smith).

Gray Achieves a Spot on The Block Assists Record Book …
Freshman Laura Rose Gray has earned 58 block assists this season. She is tied for ninth place for most block assists as a freshman and three away from eighth place (Leticia Valente).

Maddox Is Chasing the Attack Attempts Record Book …
Freshman Sara Maddox has accumulated 723 attack attempts this season. She holds the eighth place spot for most attack attempts as a freshman. She is only 17 attack attempts away from the seventh spot (Nicolle Carter).

Marketing Events for Missouri …

Theme: Bully's Kids Club Night/Pajama Night
Giveaway: First 100 kids receive a Bully's Kids Club Pillowcase!
Volleyball Bingo! Get your card at the marketing table to follow along with the game. The first five winners will receive a prize at the marketing table.

Admission to Newell-Grissom
During the 2017 season, admission is free for all home Mississippi State volleyball matches at Newell-Grissom.

MSU Prepares to Travel to Auburn on Sunday...
After the completion of Friday's match against Missouri, the Bulldogs travel to Auburn Sunday (Nov. 19) to battle the Tigers for the first time this season. First serve is set for 1:30 p.m. CT on the SEC Network +.

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