HUNTSVILLE | The University of Alabama in Huntsville volleyball team stepped out of Gulf South Conference play for a 3-1 win (25-18, 19-25, 25-21, 25-16) on Tuesday evening over Martin Methodist at Kelly Court at Spragins Hall. UAH improves to 15-7, while MMC dips to 16-6.
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Turning Point
- With the match tied at 1-1 after two frames, UAH won the ensuing two sets by scores of 25-21 and 25-16 as the Chargers took the nonconference tilt in four sets on Tuesday.
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Inside the Box Score
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Abby Brooks compiled a team-high 11 kills and nearly reached a double-double with nine digs which rated fourth on the squad.
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Kendall Scharbert joined Brooks with double-digit kills with 10 successful swats on the day in addition to a team-best four total blocks.
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Isabelle Barnes and
Ally Kennis contributed eight kills on the day.
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Ali Lowe recorded a team-high .417 hitting percentage on six kills, followed by Kennis with a .412 swing rate.
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Shayla Libby anchored the defense with a roster-high 21 digs.
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Katie Sharp had a double-double with a team-high 21 assists to go along with 15 digs.
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Sabrina Duncan also totaled a double-double with 16 helpers and 11 scoops.
- Duncan additionally had a team-best two service aces.
- UAH swung .183 for the match, while limiting MMC to a .121 hitting percentage on Tuesday.
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Noteworthy
- Scharbert has nine or more kills in four straight matches.
- Brooks has reached double-digit kills in 14 matches in 2019.
- Libby has 20 or more digs in five contests.
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Next Time Out
- UAH returns to Kelly Court at Spragins Hall on Friday with a matchup against Mississippi College at 6 p.m. as part of the University's Homecoming festivities.