RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – The Golden Suns swept the Muleriders of SAU behind monstrous play from both middle blockers. Mackenzie Eford and Greer Rogers combined for 20 kills, hitting .625 and .818 respectively. The offense showed their season-best .330 hitting percentage, while holding SAU to .000.
 
"Tonight was a really good win for us," said Coach Kera Dukic. " I'm proud of this team for finishing the match in 3 and not letting up on the pedal at all. Six team aces, only got aced once, and our middles were on absolute fire and only had one error between the two of them. I definitely want to thank the crowd tonight – our student section was fantastic and we need them every match!"
 
 
NEXT UP

• The Golden Suns travel to Arkadelphia Thursday, Sept. 26, to face Henderson State at 6:30 p.m. Live stats and live video will be available for the match.

 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• The teams traded points early before Tech took a three-point lead 16-13.
• SAU clawed back within one, 15-16 before the Golden Suns rattled off three in a row.
• Tech finished the match on a 3-0 run, taking the first set 25-20.
• The Golden Suns took an early 7-1 lead to start the second set.
• Tech held its largest lead at 18-8 before taking the second set 25-14.
• The Golden Suns jumped out to another early lead, 13-5.
• Tech finished the set on a 12-5 run to win the third set 25-12 and the match.

 
NOTABLES

• Brianna Merkel had match-high 29 assists.
• Madison Grantham led the team with nine digs. 
• Eford led the match with three blocks.
• The Tech defense held SAU to under .100 in all three sets.