HENDERSON, Tenn. – The UT Southern volleyball team wrapped up the final day of the Freed-Hardeman Labor Day Classic with a 3-1 victory over Fisk and a commanding 3-1 win over host Freed-Hardeman, marking an perfect finish to the weekend.
Match 1 – UT Southern 3, Fisk 1
Set Scores: 25-17, 21-25, 25-19, 25-18
The Firehawks opened the day strong against Fisk, earning their first win behind a balanced offensive effort. Amree Patterson led the way with 11 kills and 3 blocks, while Ashlee Kraft added 9 kills and a team-high 15 digs. Setter Jelleny Mallozzi dished out 31 assists and contributed 3 service aces.
UT Southern Team Stats vs. Fisk
Set |
K |
E |
TA |
H% |
1 |
14 |
5 |
32 |
.281 |
2 |
10 |
7 |
30 |
.100 |
3 |
13 |
4 |
33 |
.273 |
4 |
15 |
6 |
37 |
.243 |
Total |
52 |
22 |
132 |
.227 |
Match 2 – UT Southern 3, Freed-Hardeman 1
Set Scores: 22-25, 25-21, 25-22, 25-17
In the nightcap, the Firehawks handed host Freed-Hardeman their first loss of the tournament behind a strong offensive showing. Amree Patterson paced UTS with 9 kills, 2 solo blocks, and 5 block assists. Ashlee Kraft and Emma Beardsley added 12 kills apiece, while Mallozzi orchestrated the offense with 36 assists and chipped in 2 aces.
UT Southern Team Stats vs. Freed-Hardeman
Set |
K |
E |
TA |
H% |
1 |
10 |
4 |
30 |
.200 |
2 |
13 |
2 |
24 |
.458 |
3 |
14 |
6 |
31 |
.258 |
4 |
8 |
5 |
25 |
.120 |
Total |
45 |
17 |
110 |
.255 |
Individual Leaders vs. Freed-Hardeman:
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Kills: Patterson – 9 | Kraft – 12 | Beardsley – 12
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Assists: Mallozzi – 36
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Digs: Garza – 12, Beardsley – 13
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Blocks: Patterson – 7 (2 solo, 5 assists)
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Aces: Mallozzi – 2, Patterson – 2
NEXT UP
UT Southern returns home to open SSAC play on Friday, September 5, hosting Blue Mountain Christian at 6:00 PM inside Curry Christian Life Center.
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