Clemson, SC – Mikayla Powell opened the 2022 season with 16 kills, and the Austin Peay Point out University (APSU) volleyball crew claimed a 4-established victory (25-20, 22-25, 25-18, 25-17) from Louisiana Tech in the Large Orange Bash hosted at Clemson’s Jervey Gym, Friday early morning.

Powell was 1 of a few hitters to complete with double-digit kills – Marlayna Bullington added a 13-get rid of, 14-dig work even though Jaida Clark chipped in 10 kills to guide the APSU offense. Kelsey Mead posted a 26-support, 10-dig double-double.

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Austin Peay Point out College (1-) strike improved than .230 in all four sets and concluded the match with 54 kills and a .273 assault share. Meanwhile, the Govs held Louisiana Tech to 47 kills and a .176 attack proportion.
 
Louisiana Tech (-1) broke out for its lone set victory in the second, utilizing 17 kills and a .342 attack proportion to hold off a late Austin Peay State College outburst. However, the Governors promptly held the Woman Techsters to 10 kills in the 3rd established and a meager 8 kills and .067 attack proportion in the fourth to claim the gain.
 
The Governors now prepare to confront host Clemson in a Friday night time 6:00pm CT contest that can be viewed on ESPN+.

The Governor

Mikayla Powell got the 2022 marketing campaign off in design and style with a 16-eliminate outing that noticed her score a .433 assault proportion though also incorporating a few blocks.

She now has a few-straight double-digit get rid of outings after finishing 2021 with 16-eliminate and 18-kill performances in the Ohio Valley Convention Championship. It was her 15th double-digit eliminate full in her 34th match at Austin Peay State College.

Inside of the Box Rating

Austin Peay State College notched its very first win against Louisiana Tech, leveling the all-time collection, 1-1.

The APSU Governors enhanced to 5-6 in season openers less than head coach Taylor Mott.

Graduate transfer Sadie Edmonston arrived off the bench to provide 6 helps and 5 digs in her Governors debut.

Freshman Sarah Carnathan experienced 5 kills and two blocks in her collegiate debut.

Established-by-Set

Established 1 (Govs gain 25-20): Austin Peay State College opened the time with a 5-1 operate and ran absent with a wire-to-wire victory….