Savage Storm Ready For Rival Tigers

DURANT, Okla. – Southeastern jumps back into Great American Conference play on Nov. 7 when it welcomes arch-rival East Central to Bloomer Sullivan Arena for a 7 p.m. match.
 
The Savage Storm come into the matchup looking to finish strong with two of their final three matches at home.
 
SE will also be looking for revenge as the first meeting between the teams in Ada, Okla., back on Oct. 1 went five sets but ultimately went against the Storm.
 
Caroline Griffith and Aleksandra Rodic each turned in 15 kills in the first meeting with the Tigers, while Malaysia Burns was right on their heels with 14.
 
Griffith also turned in four blocks, while Rodic led all defenders with 23 digs.
 
For the season, Rodic leads the offense with 2.44 kills per set, while Hannah Grant is right behind with 2.36, followed by Griffith at 2.35, and Burns at 2.33.
 
Arabella Bouchard missed the first meeting between the teams, but on the season she has averaged 8.67 assists per set while adding 2.22 digs per set in the defensive effort.
 
Caitlin Cosby leads that effort with 5.09 digs per set, while Griffith and Burns are leading the squad at the net with 39 blocks apiece.
 
ECU is led on offense by Zaniya Norvell who is putting up 2.38 kills per set while Sydney Dungen triggers the offense with 7.36 assists per set.
 
Kasey Beeler leads the defense for the Tigers with 4.23 digs per set, while Kellie Smith has a team-high 59 blocks.