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Tori Barr

Women's Volleyball

Converse Travels to Lander for Non-Conference Matchup

The Matchup
Tuesday:
Converse (3-11, 2-4 CC) at Lander (15-2, 4-0 CC),
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Greenwood, S.C. | Finis Horne Arena
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The Series:
This will be the 29th meeting between Converse and Lander dating back to the 1998 season. The Bearcats hold a 21-7 advantage in the series and have won the last 17 matchups dating back to the 2004 season. Converse will be looking for their first win in Greenwood since the 2002 season.
 
Converse Notes:
  • Converse went 0-3 last week with losses to Lees-McRae, UNC Pembroke and Francis Marion.   
  • Converse is averaging 10.2 kills per set, 9.4 assists per set, 1.1 aces per set, 16.4 digs per set and 1.6 blocks per set this season.
  • Evelyn Fitz leads the team with 122 kills this season, Tia Gripado is second on the team with 93 kills and Ariel Bryant is third on the team with 79 kills.
  • MacKenzie Schmucker leads the team with 290 assists, while Madison Gregory is second on the team with 97 assists.
  • Fitz leads the team with 13 service aces on the year. Mackenzie Day has a team best 207 digs, Gripado is second on the team with 125 digs and Schmucker is third on the team with 120 digs.
  • Alayah Robertson leads the team with 33 blocks and Tori Barr is second on the team with 32 blocks on the year.
 
Lander Notes:
  • Lander is 15-2 overall on the season and has won 11 straight matches dating back to September 7th. The Bearcats have won 25 straight sets dating back to a September 14th matchup against North Greenville.
  • Lander is averaging 13.7 kills per set, 12.3 assists per set, 2.0 aces per set, 17.3 digs per set and 1.9 blocks per set.
  • Katie Miller leads the team with 247 kills, Olivia Dow is second on the team with 143 kills and Christina Aguayo is third on the team with 125 kills.
  • Lauren Dow leads the team in assists (552) and in service aces (31). Patricia Pantoja is the team leader in digs with 314 on the season.
  • Blondie Penaflor has a team best 43 blocks this season, while Annie Holesinger is second on the team with 41 blocks.  
  
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Players Mentioned

Mackenzie Day

#1 Mackenzie Day

L
5' 6"
Senior
Evelyn Fitz

#9 Evelyn Fitz

OH
6' 1"
Senior
Madison  Gregory

#2 Madison Gregory

S
5' 7"
Senior
MacKenzie Schmucker

#17 MacKenzie Schmucker

S
5' 8"
Sophomore
Tia Gripado

#8 Tia Gripado

OH
5' 11"
Junior
Alayah Robertson

#12 Alayah Robertson

MB
5' 10"
Freshman
Ariel Bryant

#6 Ariel Bryant

OH/RS
5' 9"
Freshman
Tori Barr

#24 Tori Barr

MB
5' 11"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Mackenzie Day

#1 Mackenzie Day

5' 6"
Senior
L
Evelyn Fitz

#9 Evelyn Fitz

6' 1"
Senior
OH
Madison  Gregory

#2 Madison Gregory

5' 7"
Senior
S
MacKenzie Schmucker

#17 MacKenzie Schmucker

5' 8"
Sophomore
S
Tia Gripado

#8 Tia Gripado

5' 11"
Junior
OH
Alayah Robertson

#12 Alayah Robertson

5' 10"
Freshman
MB
Ariel Bryant

#6 Ariel Bryant

5' 9"
Freshman
OH/RS
Tori Barr

#24 Tori Barr

5' 11"
Junior
MB