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Bulls Open 2019 In Style with Four-Set Win Over UAB

Four Bulls had double-digit kills, as USF combined for 14 blocks

MUNCIE, IND., AUG. 30, 2019 – The USF volleyball team began its quest for a second-consecutive postseason appearance with a four-sets victory over UAB to open the Ball State Tournament in Muncie, Ind. (21-25, 25-17, 25-22, 25-22).  

After dropping the opening set of 2019, the Bulls (1-0) stormed back to win the final three behind stellar play at the net and efficiency on the offensive end. Four Bulls tallied double-digit kills, while the team had 14 total blocks collectively.

Notables

• Freshman middle blocker Ally Barnhart (Lenexa, Kan.) had 10 kills and four blocks in her collegiate debut.
• Sophomore outside hitter Lindsey Pliapol (Daytona Beach, Fla.) paced USF with 15 kills.
• Sophomore setter Lauren LaBeck (Chicago) had 25 assists and 11 digs.
• Sophomore libero CC Clausen (The Woodlands, Texas) had 25 digs to lead the match, doling out five assists as well.
• Freshman outside hitter Jac St. Cin (St. Petersburg, Fla.) had 10 kills on just 19 attacks to go along with  

Key Stats

3 – Bulls that recorded double-doubles. Senior preseason all-conference selection Jac’cara Walker (Gainesville, Fla.) had 12 kills and 12 digs. Pliapol finished with 11 digs and LaBeck had her first double-double of the season as well.

.319 – USF’s hitting percentage in the match.

.389 – Sophomore right side hitter Peyton Thompson (Spartanburg, S.C.) had a career best eight kills, hitting .389.
 
Quotables

“I’m really proud of the way we bounced back in the final three sets. Ally had a break out effort, both blocking and attacking in her collegiate debut. CC was excellent on defense and in serve reception. I thought we served very tough as a team and that allowed us to transition well on offense. Our setters did very nice job distributing the offense and our right sides both did great scoring points.” – head coach Courtney Draper.

Up Next

The Bulls are back in action at 7 p.m. Friday against Ball State on ESPN+, wrapping up the Ball State Tournament. Like USF, the Cardinals also appeared in the NIVC last season and opened the day with a 3-0 win over UAB.