The Tiffin University volleyball team is set to compete in the 13th annual crossover tournament between the GLVC, GMAC, and GLIAC that starts Friday, October 15 through Saturday October 16. The Dragons will begin the tournament against GLIAC opponent Wisconsin-Parkside on Friday, October 15, at 3:30 p.m. Then, on Saturday, October 16, they battle GLVC opponent William Jewell at 10:30 a.m. and finish with GLVC foe McKendree at 5 p.m.
Game Information:
Tiffin Dragons (8-12, 5-4 GMAC)
At Wisconsin-Parkside Rangers (6-10, 3-4 GLIAC)
Friday, October 15 | 3:30 p.m.
Hammond, Ind. |Hammond Sportsplex & Community Center
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At William Jewell Cardinals (6-12, 1-8 GLVC)
Saturday, October 16 | 10:30 a.m.
Hammond, Ind. |Hammond Sportsplex & Community Center
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At McKendree Bearcats (4-12, 2-6 GLVC)
Saturday, October 16 | 5 p.m.
Hammond, Ind. |Hammond Sportsplex & Community Center
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Dragon Details:
The Dragons went 2-1 last week with wins over Slippery Rock and Malone.
The Dragons are led by Wakaya Wilson who averages 2.99 kills with a .193 hitting percentage and 2.29 digs and teammate Taylor Peterson averages 2.15 kills with a .231 hitting percentage and is the reigning GMAC South Division Offensive athlete of the week. Loryn Huffman averages 8.94 assists, 3.18 digs, and 0.68 kills. Sam Fallis leads the GMAC in digs with 5.38 per set and leads the team in service aces with 16.
Scouting the Rangers:
Parkside went 2-0 last week with wins against Lake Superior State and Northwood.
The Rangers are led by Jessica Pappas with 2.66 kills with a .114 hitting percentage, and 2.07 digs and Jazmine Neal recorded 2.34 kills with .213 hitting percentage, 0.90 blocks, and 0.39 digs per set. Alysha Brickl averages 4.23 assists and 1.76 digs.
The Rangers lead the all-time series against the Dragons 8-0, with their last meeting coming on October 14, 2017 where the Rangers won 3-0.
Scouting the Cardinals:
William Jewell went 1-2 last week with a win against the University of Illinois-Springfield.
The Cardinals are led by Grace Baucom who averages 2.53 kills with a .295 hitting percentage, Lilly Johnson averages 2.27 kills with a .199 hitting percentage and 0.83 blocks, and Hannah Cope with 5.19 assists and 1.79 digs.
The all-time series between the two teams is tied at 1-1, with their last meeting coming on October 18, 2014 where the Dragons won 3-2.
Scouting the Bearcats:
McKendree went 0-2 last week against GLVC opponents.
The Bearcats are led by Hope Gramly who averages 2.88 kills, with a .179 hitting percentage, 0.70 digs, and 1.15 blocks per set, Brianna Binder averages 2.80 kills with a .147 hitting percentage, 2.95 digs, and 0.32 blocks, and Macy Tongate averages 8.95 assists, 2.12 digs, 0.55 blocks, and 0.41 kills.
The Bearcats lead the all-time series against the Dragons 1-0, with their last meeting coming on Sept. 4 2021 where McKendree won 3-1.