RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. - Madison Nagel became the first Great American Conference player to ever notch 30 digs in a three-set match, while Kenzie Dozier hit .524 with 11 kills as the Arkansas Tech Golden Suns volleyball team (10-7) rolled to a 3-0 win over St. Edward's (5-9) on Friday afternoon at Tucker Coliseum. 

HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Golden Suns took a 25-20 win in the opening set before taking a 25-8 win in the second set. The third set saw Tech win a 27-25 decision. 
• Arkansas Tech turned in its strongest offensive performance in the second set, hitting .462 (14 kills, two errors) while holding SEU to a -.125 hitting percentage. 
• Dozier hit .571 with four kills in the opening set, while Kaylee Konsella had a team-high five kills.
• The second set saw the Golden Suns play nearly flawless offensive volleyball. Lauren Rodemers had four kills on four swings, while Konsella added another three in the set. 
• Dozier was outstanding in the final set, notching six kills.
• Nagel had 14 of her 31 overall digs in the final set. 

NOTABLES

• Nagel's three-set dig mark eclipsed the previous record of 29, set by Southwestern Oklahoma's Kaila Lancaster on September 26, 2014 against Henderson State.
• Dozier was joined by Hunter Eshnaur (10) and Konsella (10) in double-figure kills.
• Amanda Milnick led Tech with 24 assists, while Sarah Rosinke added 16. 
• Eshnaur collected a double-double with 13 digs to go with her 10 kills. Rosinke also turned in a double-double with 13 digs and 16 assists. 
• Matti Dix also hit double figures in digs with 11.

COACH BAYER SAYS

• "I thought it was a really good way to end the week. We took care of a strong St. Edward's team on our home court in three sets. Defensively, we kind of got into a rhythm which we haven't done in a while, so that wa sgood to see. Serving-wise, we also got back into that rhythm and we weren't as high-error as we usually are. Madi Nagel did a really good job controlling the court defensively, and Kenzie Dozier stepped in offensively and was able to terminate the ball against a solid block."

NEXT UP

• Arkansas Tech returns to action on Tuesday, October 4, hosting Philander Smith and Williams Baptist in a tri-match. Tech plays Philander Smith at 1 p.m. and Williams Baptist at 5 p.m.