CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Mikayla Powell opened the 2022 season with 16 kills and Austin Peay State University’s volleyball team claimed a four-set victory (25-20, 22-25, 25-18, 25-17) against Louisiana Tech in the Big Orange Bash hosted at Clemson’s Jervey Gym, Friday morning.
Powell was one of three hitters to finish with double-digit kills – Marlayna Bullington added a 13-kill, 14-dig effort while Jaida Clark chipped in 10 kills to lead the APSU offense. Kelsey Mead posted a 26-assist, 10-dig double-double.
Austin Peay (1-0) hit better than .230 in all four sets and finished the match with 54 kills and a .273 attack percentage. Meanwhile, the Govs held Louisiana Tech to 47 kills and a .176 attack percentage.
Louisiana Tech (0-1) broke out for its lone set victory in the second, using 17 kills and a .342 attack percentage to hold off a late Austin Peay outburst. However, the Governors promptly held the Lady Techsters to 10 kills in the third set and a meager eight kills and .067 attack percentage in the fourth to claim the win.
The Governors now prepare to face host Clemson in a 6 p.m. (CT), Friday night contest that can be viewed on ESPN+.
Inside the Box Score
- Austin Peay notched its first win against Louisiana Tech, leveling the all-time series, 1-1.
- The Governors improved to 5-6 in season openers under head coach Taylor Mott.
- Graduate transfer Sadie Edmonston came off the bench to provide six assists and five digs in her Governors debut.
- Freshman Sarah Carnathan had five kills and two blocks in her collegiate debut.