DURANT, Okla. – Southeastern volleyball will make its return to Bloomer Sullivan Gymnasium to kick off a three-match home stand beginning March 16 when it hosts Northwestern Oklahoma State at 7 p.m..
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Tuesday's home contest will NOT be open to the general public, and instead will be in accordance with the Great American Conference's policy regarding attendance which allows for a limited guest list for student-athletes and full time coaches. This policy allows a set number of four guests per athlete or coach and is limited to the home team only.
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Guests on the pass list will be required to show an ID as well as wear a mask and practice social distancing while in attendance.
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For fans who are not in a position to attend, the matches can be can be followed live on the Southeastern Sports Network online with Bob Sullins from Mix 96.1.
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Video for Southeastern's home contests will also be available at the following link:
http://www.citylinktv.com/channel/durant-southeastern-sports/
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Stats can be tracked for all SE home matches at this link: https://gosoutheastern.com/sidearmstats/wvball/summary
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The Savage Storm come into the matchup with an 0-3 record on the season and will face off with Oklahoma Baptist on March 19 at 7 p.m. followed by a March 23 contest against Southwestern Oklahoma State, also at 7 p.m., to wrap up the home stand.
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SE is paced offensively by
Aleksandra Rodic and
Skylor Lewis who are each averaging over three assists per set, with Rodic posting 3.18 and Lewis turning in 3.09.
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The offense is triggered by
Ruthie Forson who is handing out 9.64 assists per set, while chipping in 1.45 kills per set and adding 2.09 digs per set.
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Caroline Griffith and
Grace Shehadeh lead the defensive effort, with Griffith patrolling in net at 1.0 blocks per set, while Shehadeh is putting up 4.82 digs per set across the back row.
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NWOSU comes into the matchup with a 4-4 record on the season and a 2-4 mark against GAC opponents, but have dropped three-straight.
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Kaydee Honeycutt leads the way for the Rangers on offense with 3.87 kills per set, while Avery Osburg is dishing out 8.38 assists per set.
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Defensively, Sydnee Miller is posting 4.24 digs per set, while Carmae Jones has posted 1.41 blocks per set.
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