Tuesday, September 3
Nacogdoches, TX
6:00 p.m.
Stephen F. Austin
vs
High Point University
Ladyjacks Get Set to Welcome Panthers to The Pressure Cooker
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Stephen F. Austin vs High Point University
Date: Tuesday, September 3rd
Time: 6:00 p.m. CT
Live Stream: ESPN+
Stadium: Shelton Gym
Series: First Meeting
NACOGDOCHES, Texas- The Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks Volleyball Team (3-0) gets set for their 2024 home opener as they play host to the visiting High Point Panthers (2-1) in a Tuesday evening matchup at the Pressure Cooker.
Ladyjacks at a Glance:
The Ladyjacks enter Tuesday looking to build off a dominating opening weekend tournament at Sam Houston that saw the 'Jacks complete consecutive sweeps against UIW and Prairie View A&M, before closing out the Invitational with a four-set win over the host Bearkats. Following the conclusion of the Invitational, three Ladyjacks were named to the All-Tournament Team in Camryn Hill, Jayden Flynn, and Caroline Kahle. Flynn was named the MVP of the tournament as she finished with 61 assists and six service aces, while Hill tallied 23 kills and 42 digs, and Kahle recorded 17 kills, four service aces, and 34 digs. The Pressure Cooker has proven to be one of the more difficult places for opposing teams to win over the last few years as the Ladyjacks have won 28 consecutive home games, which is the longest active streak for most consecutive home wins in the nation.
Panthers at a Glance:
The High Point Panthers come into Nacogdoches in the last game of their four-game road trip to open the season. The Panthers wrapped up the DoTerra Classic last weekend that saw them compile a 2-1 record with wins over Fairfield University and a five-set win over Southeastern Louisiana, but in their most recent match fell 3-1 to no. 16 ranked BYU. The Panthers are led by Head Coach Ryan Meek who is in his seventh season with the Panthers where he has compiled over 130 career wins.
Scouting Report:
The Ladyjacks offense is kick started by setter Jayden Flynn who after collecting over 700 assists last season is off to a strong start in 2024 with over 60 assists in three games so far. Freshman Katherine Holtman has made her presence felt early as she leads the team with 29 kills this season, while Izabella Ortiz has formed a dynamic offensive duo with Holtman as she has 28 kills of her own. Defensively, Molly Cravens and Kyanna Creecy have been stingy at the net as Cravens has eight blocks and Creecy leads the team with 11 blocks. Elsewhere on defense, Camryn Hill has produced on both ends of the court as she leads the team with 42 digs while adding in 23 kills.
Dylan Maberry has been the offensive MVP for the Panthers to start the season as she leads the team in kills (53), points (57.5), while tallying three service aces. Allie Gray has formed a solid compliment to Maberry as she leads the team with an impressive 131 assists in just three games so far this season. Arica Davis has been a force on defense for High Point as she has recorded 23 blocks this season, while Jordyn Schilling has tallied 54 digs to begin her 2024 campaign.
Series:
Tuesday's home opener at the Pressure Cooker will feature the first time these two programs have squared off with each other as SFA looks to continue their dominating play at home
Date: Tuesday, September 3rd
Time: 6:00 p.m. CT
Live Stream: ESPN+
Stadium: Shelton Gym
Series: First Meeting
NACOGDOCHES, Texas- The Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks Volleyball Team (3-0) gets set for their 2024 home opener as they play host to the visiting High Point Panthers (2-1) in a Tuesday evening matchup at the Pressure Cooker.
Ladyjacks at a Glance:
The Ladyjacks enter Tuesday looking to build off a dominating opening weekend tournament at Sam Houston that saw the 'Jacks complete consecutive sweeps against UIW and Prairie View A&M, before closing out the Invitational with a four-set win over the host Bearkats. Following the conclusion of the Invitational, three Ladyjacks were named to the All-Tournament Team in Camryn Hill, Jayden Flynn, and Caroline Kahle. Flynn was named the MVP of the tournament as she finished with 61 assists and six service aces, while Hill tallied 23 kills and 42 digs, and Kahle recorded 17 kills, four service aces, and 34 digs. The Pressure Cooker has proven to be one of the more difficult places for opposing teams to win over the last few years as the Ladyjacks have won 28 consecutive home games, which is the longest active streak for most consecutive home wins in the nation.
Panthers at a Glance:
The High Point Panthers come into Nacogdoches in the last game of their four-game road trip to open the season. The Panthers wrapped up the DoTerra Classic last weekend that saw them compile a 2-1 record with wins over Fairfield University and a five-set win over Southeastern Louisiana, but in their most recent match fell 3-1 to no. 16 ranked BYU. The Panthers are led by Head Coach Ryan Meek who is in his seventh season with the Panthers where he has compiled over 130 career wins.
Scouting Report:
The Ladyjacks offense is kick started by setter Jayden Flynn who after collecting over 700 assists last season is off to a strong start in 2024 with over 60 assists in three games so far. Freshman Katherine Holtman has made her presence felt early as she leads the team with 29 kills this season, while Izabella Ortiz has formed a dynamic offensive duo with Holtman as she has 28 kills of her own. Defensively, Molly Cravens and Kyanna Creecy have been stingy at the net as Cravens has eight blocks and Creecy leads the team with 11 blocks. Elsewhere on defense, Camryn Hill has produced on both ends of the court as she leads the team with 42 digs while adding in 23 kills.
Dylan Maberry has been the offensive MVP for the Panthers to start the season as she leads the team in kills (53), points (57.5), while tallying three service aces. Allie Gray has formed a solid compliment to Maberry as she leads the team with an impressive 131 assists in just three games so far this season. Arica Davis has been a force on defense for High Point as she has recorded 23 blocks this season, while Jordyn Schilling has tallied 54 digs to begin her 2024 campaign.
Series:
Tuesday's home opener at the Pressure Cooker will feature the first time these two programs have squared off with each other as SFA looks to continue their dominating play at home
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