Mavericks Stay Undefeated in Summit League Play, Topple St. Thomas in Straight Sets

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Omaha volleyball showed no signs of letting up after a grueling nonconference schedule, dominating visiting St. Thomas in straight sets to remain undefeated in Summit League play. The Mavericks' strong performance behind crushing play up front and strong serving was too much for the Tommies to handle, as they recorded 48 kills and 11 total blocks to St. Thomas' 29 and 4, respectively. The visitors finished with a hitting percentage of just .088, while the Mavericks led the way with a .298 mark.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Mavericks have yet to drop a set in Summit League play, with two conference games under their belt, after going 2-9 in the nonconference slate.
  • Omaha recorded 48 kills to St. Thomas' 29, and 11 total blocks to four for the Tommies.
  • The Mavericks dominated the match, with a hitting percentage of .298 compared to St. Thomas' .088.
  • Shayla McCormick's strong serving was a key factor in the Mavericks' victory, with the team recording six attacking errors in the second set but 14 kills.
  • The Mavericks' crushing play up front washighlighted by a 9-4 run in the third set to cap off a resounding match win.
  • Omaha volleyball's Kali Jurgensmeier, Shayla McCormick, Ivy Leuck, and Amanda Hardt all contributed to the team's victory.

Statistics:

  • Omaha recorded 48 kills to St. Thomas' 29.
  • The Mavericks had 11 total blocks to four for St. Thomas.
  • Omaha's hitting percentage was .298 compared to St. Thomas' .088.
  • The Mavericks won the second set 25-19, with six attacking errors but 14 kills.
  • The Mavericks embarked on a 9-4 run in the third set to secure the win.

Sources:

  • Isaac Nielsen, Omaha volleyball endured its fair share of hardship in the first portion of its schedule, going 2-9 in a rigorous nonconference slate.
  • Omaha volleyball's Shayla McCormick celebrates winning a point. Isaac Nielsen
  • Isaac Nielsen, Omaha volleyball's Kali Jurgensmeier serves to St. Thomas on September 28, 2024.
  • Isaac Nielsen, Omaha volleyball's Kali Jurgensmeier.