Frankfort, Ky. – The Maryville men's volleyball team set a school record with a .403 hitting percentage to sweep Kentucky State 25-17, 25-18, 25-16. Rogers hit .368 in the match, while
Cole Torrence drilled down seven kills while hitting .636. The Saints had 44 kills, just 13 errors on 77 swiings to break the program mark.
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The Saints dominated with a .636 hitting percentage in the first set. Maryville cranked out 15 kills in set two while holding KSU to its lowest mark at -.105. The Saints again matched their set two output with 15 kills and held the hosts to a -.095 hitting percentage in the third set.
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Jayden Rookhuyzen also had seven kills on the night, while
Joe Nicometo chipped in five kills on just eight swings.
Ethan Beyreis-Heim dished out 38 assists on the night to direct the offense.
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Statistical Leaders
Kills:
Drew Rogers - 11
Hitting Percentage:
Cole Torrence - .636
Assists:
Ethan Beyreis-Heim - 38
Service Aces:
Drew Rogers and
Zac Clark - 2
Digs:
Drew Rogers - 5
Blocks:Â
Alex Collins and
Cole Torrence - 3
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Records
Maryville: 5-9
Kentucky State: 1-13
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What's Next?
The Saints are next in action as they head to UHSP for a 4 p.m. tilt in Midtown St. Louis Saturday, Feb. 25.