Marshall Sweeps Southern Miss In Conference Volleyball Play

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Marshall Sweeps Southern Miss In Conference Volleyball Play

HUNTINGTON, W. Va. --- Southern Miss road woes continued as the Golden Eagles dropped its fourth conference match, 3-0 (30-18, 30-25, 30-20), to Marshall on Friday night. With the loss, Southern Miss falls to 5-7 and 0-4 on the season, while Marshall improved to 12-4 and remained undefeated in league play at 4-0.

Morgan Johnson and Nicole Rock led the Golden Eagles with five kills apiece and Stevi Cherry led the team with nine digs. Kelly-Anne Billingy led Marshall with 16 kills and Stephanie Cahill added 10 kills. Maggie Arias had 15 digs.

Marshall used a big serving game in game one, when Taylor Tanner served for seven-straight points to help the Thundering Herd take an 11-6 lead. Southern Miss was able to pull within two points, 13-11, but the Marshall was able to build a ten point advantage, 25-15, and take game one 30-18.

In game two, Marshall took advantage of several Southern Miss attack errors, taking control of game. The Herd built a 29-21 lead, before Southern Miss mounted a comeback that pulled the Golden Eagles to within four points at 29-25, but Billingy ended the game with a kill for the win.

In game three, Marshall never trailed as the Herd out hit the Eagles .400 to -.069 in the 30-20 win.

Southern Miss returns to action on Sunday when the Golden Eagles travel to East Carolina for a noon match.

Marshall Sweeps Southern Miss In Conference Volleyball Play

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