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USC Aiken vs Converse in a match at the USCA Convocation Center in Graniteville, S.C., on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022. (photo by Rob Davis)

Women's Volleyball

Converse Travels to Barton and Chowan for the Longest Road Trip of the Season

The Matchup
 Friday:
Converse (6-11, 3-6 CC) at Barton (2-10, 1-4 CC)
Location: Wilson Gymnasium/Wilson, N.C.
Time: 7:00 p.m.
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Saturday:
Converse (6-11, 3-6 CC) at Chowan (4-12, 1-5 CC)
Location: Bob Burke Court/Murfreesboro, N.C.
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Live Stats
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Series History:
This will be the 17th meeting between Barton and Converse, with the Bulldogs holding a 12-4 advantage in the overall series. Last season the Bulldogs defeated Converse 3-1 inside the Weisiger Center, the loss snapped a three-game winning streak for the Valkyries in the series.
 
This will be the 9th meeting between Converse and Chowa dating back to the 2011 season. The Valkyries hold a 5-3 record over the Hawks in the overall series, but Chowan defeated Converse 3-0 last season inside the Weisiger Center. Converse is 4-0 all-time at Bob Burke Court dating back to the 2014 volleyball season.
 
Converse Notes:
  • Converse is looking to bounce back after a 3-1 loss to North Greenville on Tuesday evening. Evelyn Fitz recorded 8 kills in the loss, while Maddie Mount had a five-block performance for the Valkyries.
  • As a team, Converse is recording 9.6 kills per set, 8.7 assists per set, 1.2 aces per set, 14.4 digs per set and 1.5 blocks per set.
  • Finkley leads the team with 154 kills and 50 blocks this season, Fitz is second on the team with 116 kills and Anna Rabon is third on the team with 107 kills.
  • Ducote leads the team with 260 assists and is third on the team in digs (127). Mackenzie Schmucker is second on the team in assists with 182 on the season. Mackenzie Day currently leads the team with 238 digs on the year and Anna Rabon leads the team with 18 aces.
 
Barton Notes: 
  • Barton is 2-10 overall and 1-4 in Conference Carolinas this season. The Bulldogs have lost four straight matches dating back to September 16th.
  • Last time out the Bulldogs lost 3-0 to Mount Olive, Allison Gambill led the team with 10 kills and 8 digs on the night.
  • As a team, Barton is averaging 9.7 kills per set, 9.1 assists per set, 1.4 aces per set, 12.2 digs per set and 1.7 blocks per set.
  • Gambill currently leads the team in both kills (122) and digs (110). Lily Haaga is second on the team with 92 kills and Caroline Schoonover is third on the team with 60 kills.
  • Madison Greene leads the team with 170 assists on the year, while Sadie Hill is second on the team with 108 assists. Sarah Burton leads the team with 28 blocks and Lilly Meyer leads the team with 14 service aces.
 
Chowan Notes:
  • Chowan is 4-12 overall and 1-5 in Conference Carolinas play this season. The Hawks have lost six straight matches and they are 0-3 at home this year.
  • Last time out, the Hawks lost to UNC Pembroke 3-1 on Tuesday night. Anixa Rosa-Martinez led the team with 11 kills, while Diana Rodriguez led the team with 29 digs on the night.
  • As a team, Chowan is averaging 8.8 kills per set, 1.5 aces per set, 14.7 digs per set and 0.6 blocks per set.
  • Rosa-Martinez leads the team with 135 kills and 21 service aces. Kolleen Priest is second on the team with 80 kills and Nia Baskin is third on the team with 71 kills.
  • Alexa Woolson leads the team with 159 assists, while Sydney Ginaitt is second on the team with 133 assists. Rodriguez leads the team with 313 digs and Baskin leads the team with 22 total blocks on the season.
 
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Players Mentioned

Mackenzie Day

#1 Mackenzie Day

DS
5' 6"
Junior
Maddie Mount

#4 Maddie Mount

MH
6' 1"
Sophomore
Anna Rabon

#15 Anna Rabon

OH
5' 9"
Sophomore
Evelyn Fitz

#9 Evelyn Fitz

OH
6' 1"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Mackenzie Day

#1 Mackenzie Day

5' 6"
Junior
DS
Maddie Mount

#4 Maddie Mount

6' 1"
Sophomore
MH
Anna Rabon

#15 Anna Rabon

5' 9"
Sophomore
OH
Evelyn Fitz

#9 Evelyn Fitz

6' 1"
Junior
OH