Games 24 and 25
Vs Central Oklahoma (23-3 (9-3))
Thursday, November 6th | 6:00 PM | Edmond, Oklahoma
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Vs Arkansas-Fort Smith (13-12 (3-9))
Friday, November 7th | 6:00 PM | Fort Smith, Arkansas
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Last Time Out
The Jets hosted Nebraska-Kearney for a Saturday night matchup. The Jets were outmatched by the Lopers in three straight sets, being outscored in the second set 26-24. The Jets had one of their most competitive outings against the ranked Lopers, with 32 kills, 27 assists, and 7 aces. The Jets were led by
Sky Miller with 15 kills,
Madalyn Hoot with 25 assists, and four service aces by
Josie Weers. The Lopers had a strong first set, which amped the Jets up for a competitive second set. A successful challenge and early kills by
Sky Miller and
Hannah Tymitz, and Kills by
Isabella Lamb and Miller, proved pivotal in a strong set by the Jets. Two service aces by
Josie Weers led a four-point Jet run in the third set, and along with kills by Kelley and Miller, Weers third ace of the set put the Jets ahead 15-13.
Scouting the Jets
Sky Miller leads the Jets offense through 23 games, with a team high 208 kills and 29 service aces, while
Isabella Lamb and
Hannah Tymitz follow closely behind with 188 and 182 kills each.
Madalyn Hoot facilitates the Jets offense, averaging 8.18 assists per set, good for 630 assists this season. On the defensive side of the net,
Brooklyn Lane continues to lead the back row with 288 digs, while Lamb leads the Jets at the net with 49 blocks throughout the season. The Jets have 121 aces as a unit.
Behind Enemy Lines
The Bronchos enter the week sitting in 5th place in the MIAA, coming off a week where they defeated Central Missouri 3-1 and Missouri Southern 3-0. Mikiah Perdue continues to lead the Bronchos with 254 kills and 75 blocks on the season. Lindsey Houran has been the engine of the offense, distributing 965 assists to lead the team. On the defensive side, Kaitlyn Parrott anchors the back row with 504 digs, also tallying 32 service aces.
Arkansas-Fort Smith enters this week coming off losses to Missouri Southern 1-3 and Central Missouri 0-3. The Lions offense is led by Lydia Pitts, who paces the team with 261 kills on the season, followed by Crystal Smith with 211. Setter Scarlette Young directs the attack with 539 assists. On the defensive end, Abbey Jackson anchors the back row with 126 digs, while Crystal Smith has been a steady force at the net with 126 blocks.
The Series
-The Bronchos have 19 of 20 matchups against the Jets, losing last year's match 3-0 at home.
-The Lions have won all four meetings against the Jets, taking last year's meeting at home 3-1.
Next Up
The Jets will end their season at home, facing Central Missouri and Missouri Southern (Senior Day) next Friday and Saturday.