ABILENE, Texas – The final week of the regular season has arrived for McMurry University Volleyball. The War Hawks finish with one match at home and one on the road to conclude the regular season. McMurry hosts Arlington Baptist University at 6 p.m. in Kimbrell Arena before a rematch at Concordia University Texas Saturday at 2 p.m.
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NOTES:
Last Week: McMurry swept both its opponents last week, Schreiner University and Hardin-Simmons University. It was the second time this season McMurry defeated each team.
Senior Night: Tuesday's match against Arlington Baptist is senior night for the War Hawks, where they will recognize five seniors: defensive specialist Christian Brown, outside hitter Jasmine Jones, libero Odalis Rodriguez, right side hitter Madison Reed and manager Alexis Barlow.
.300: The War Hawks had an attack percentage of over .300 for the fifth time this season when they hit .308.
Last line of defense: McMurry's back row has been at the top of the conference for most of the season, as the War Hawks lead the ASC in opponent hitting percentage at .087 in conference play.
Record breaker?: Junior middle blocker Justice McGowan is just shy of setting the single season hitting percentage record. McGowan sits a .376 for the season, with the record at .387. She hit .548 in last week's matches and had the second highest percentage a year ago at .359.
ASC Tournament: McMurry clinched a berth in the American Southwest Conference Tournament with their victory over Hardin-Simmons. The War Hawks are currently the third seed in the West Division, half a game behind Concordia Texas for second place. This marks the first time the War Hawks will be back in the ASC Tournament since 2011.
Rematch: The Tornados defeated McMurry 3-1 October 2 in Kimbrell Arena. A McMurry victory would force a tie for second in the ASC West Division should Concordia defeat Hardin-Simmons Friday night.
About ABU: Arlington Baptist is a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association.
About CUTX: The Tornados sit half a game in front of the War Hawks for second place in the ASC West Division. Junior middle blocker Marissa Stinson leads the Tornados with 3.18 kills per set.
