HUNTINGDON, Pa. –Â
Nick Futrell hit .571 with three block assists in a three set match at #7 Juniata on Saturday.
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The Basics
Score:Â Randolph-Macon 0, #7 Juniata 3Â (21-25, 13-25, 16-25)
Venue:Â Memorial Gymnasium
Records:Â Randolph-Macon (17-9, 5-3 CVC), Juniata (22-5, 7-1 CVC)
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How it Happened
- The Yellow Jackets raced out to a 5-2 lead in the opening points of the first set and three straight attack errors by the Eagles allowed RMC to push the lead out to 9-4. That was followed by an 8-3 run by Juniata to knot the score at 12. The Jackets regained the lead, holding a 17-15 advantage, but the Eagles took the lead back at 18-17. The score was tied 21-21 until Juniata scored four straight points to take set one, 25-21.
- The Eagles continued that momentum by jumping out to an 8-2 lead in the second stanza and extended it out to a 15-4 lead. RMC could never find their footing as they trailed 20-9 and couldn't work their way back into the set as Juniata took set two, 25-13.
- Both teams traded points to begin the third set, as the score was tied 6-6 until Juniata went on a 3-0 run to break the lead open. They held on to a two-point lead at 13-11 but seized control with an 8-1 run that would ultimately seal the deal for the Eagles. They would go on to split the rest of the points and win the set 25-16, earning the sweep.
By The Numbers
- Nick Futrell (Fredericksburg, Va./Stafford) had five kills and hit .571. He also had three block assists.
- Cade Terrell (Glen Allen, Va./Deep Run) had a team-high 13 assists.
- Ian Wagenhauser (Glen Allen, Va./Deep Run) led the team with nine kills. He also had two block assists.
- Kody Rogan (Chesapeake, Va./Hickory) finished with six kills and 11 assists.
Up Next
The Yellow Jackets will play Virginia Wesleyan on the road on Tuesday for a 6:00 p.m. contest.
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