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Eagle Volleyball drops Comfort Inn-Vitational finale to Wright State

MSU Athletics

In the final match of the Comfort Inn-Vitational, Wright State downed Morehead State in straight sets. The Raiders (5-1) capped an undefeated weekend, while the Eagles (5-2) finshed 2-1 during the two-day event.

The Raiders and Eagles played a tightly contested first set (23-25) before the Raiders took the following two sets 25-18 and 25-15.

Chandler Clark recorded her third double-double of the season, spreading around 36 assists, while also registering 10 digs on the afternoon. Clark's 36 helpers came on 40 Morehead State kills (90%) and also marked her highest total in a three-set match this season.

A trio of freshmen followed Clark on the Eagles' dig leaderboard, led by redshirt freshman defensive specialist Taylor Hodges with eight. Libero Allison Whitten added seven, while defensive specialist Olivia Montelisciani added six. Following a libero change heading into the third set, Whitten recorded her first career kill on four swings.

At the net, the Eagles turned away six total shots. Redshirt senior Jessie Wachtman led the way, blocking four total shots, including one solo. Sophomore Olivia Lohmeier added three total blocks to go along with five total kills.

Offensively, Wachtman paced the Eagles, slamming home 10 kills (3 errors) to hit .304 in the match. Senior right-side hitter Jordan Jones and sophomore outside hitter Lauren Rokey each recorded nine kills, while Clark hit a team-high .750 (3 kills with no errors in four swings).

Morehead State returns to action next weekend at the Blue and Gold Tournament hosted by Toledo. The Eagles face the host Rockets Friday at 7 p.m. ET before facing Manhattan and Duquesne on Saturday.

COMFORT INN-VITATIONAL ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM

Celia Powers - Wright State (MVP)

Abby Barcus - Wright State

Teddie Sauer - Wright State

Jordan Jones - Morehead State

Allison Whitten - Morehead State

Paige Alsten - Mercer

Madi Tyus - Saint Francis (Pa.)

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