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Middle Tennessee Volleyball Set to Host Blue Raider Bash

Strategic Insights

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The Middle Tennessee volleyball team is gearing up to host the Blue Raider Bash in the Alumni Memorial Gymnasium, a weekend of matches against Marist, UT Martin, and power four opponent Mississippi State. The Blue Raiders aim to build on their 2-1 start to the 2025 season, having performed well against Purdue Fort Wayne and Evansville the previous weekend. Key contributors to the team's success include Raegan Durbin, Caroline Macander, and Logan Carr, who led the team in assists, digs, and blocks, respectively.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Blue Raiders will play their home opener against Marist on Friday, September 5 at 6:00 p.m. and will then take on Mississippi State on Saturday, September 6 at 5:00 p.m. and UT Martin on Sunday, September 7 at 3:00 p.m.
  • Caroline Macander had a stunning weekend, setting several career highs and averaging 8.25 assists per set, securing two double-doubles across all three matches.
  • Logan Carr was named to the Big Dawg Kickoff All-Tournament Team and leads the team with 12 total blocks and a .414 hitting efficiency.
  • The Middle Tennessee volleyball team had a fantastic weekend from the service line, totaling 20 aces in their three matches, combining for the most in comparison to every opponent faced in Indianapolis.
  • The matchup between Middle Tennessee and Marist will be the first in the series' history and will be streamed on ESPN+.
  • Mississippi State enters the Blue Raider Bash as the only undefeated team, led by Julie Darty Dennis in her 8th season, with standout freshman outside hitter Lindsey Mangelson and SEC Setter of the Week Carly Hanson leading the offense.
  • The Blue Raiders and the Bulldogs have met four times prior to this weekend, with Middle Tennessee holding a 1-3 record against Mississippi State.

Statistics:

  • The Middle Tennessee volleyball team has a 2-1 start to the 2025 season.
  • Caroline Macander averaged 8.25 assists per set and secured two double-doubles across all three matches.
  • The Middle Tennessee volleyball team had 20 aces in their three matches against Purdue Fort Wayne and Evansville.
  • Caroline Macander led the team in assists and digs and is third on the team in total blocks.
  • The Blue Raiders totalled 15 double-digit performances across the previous weekend, with six different players contributing double-digit performances.

Sources:

  • Middle Tennessee State University
  • The State of Tennessee
  • ESPN+
  • Marist
  • Mississippi State
  • UT Martin
  • TSWA College Volleyball Player of the Week
  • Big Dawg Kickoff All-Tournament Team

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