Friday, September 2
New Orleans, LA
10:00 AM
Kansas City
vs
Ohio
Roos Travel to NOLA for Green Wave Classic
9/1/2022 1:34:00 PM | Volleyball
Kansas City will enter competition against Ohio, Tulane and Howard on the weekend
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Kansas City Volleyball will travel to New Orleans for the second weekend of regular season competition in the Green Wave Classic.
Kansas City Notes
- Kansas City enters the weekend with a 1-2 record for the first time since the 2019 season. The Roos started each of the last two years 2-1.
- The new-look Roos have had to replace their top-two hitters from the 2021 season. Odyssey Warren has been the top option thus far, averaging 2.54 kills per set.
- After the graduation of two-time conference Setter of the Year Alli Schomers, Kansas City has moved to a two-setter system, splitting setting duties between Sydney Henry and Peyton Van Nest.
- Despite being undersized against their opponents, the Roos averaged 1.8 blocks per set through the first weekend. Carly Gillen led the bunch, averaging 0.92 per set.
- Kennedy Schritenthal has commanded her new role as libero, averaging 4.0 digs per set through three matches.
Ohio Notes
- The Roos and Bobcats will be facing off for the first time in program history.
- Through two matches, Caitlin O'Farrell leads Ohio, averaging 2.67 kills per set. Caroline Clippard follows behind her with a 2.17 kps average.
Tulane Notes
- Kansas City and Tulane will meet for the first time since 2006. The Green Wave hold a 2-0 advantage all-time.
- Tulane is a serving threat, averaging 1.83 aces per set. That mark is the 81st-best in Division One.
Howard Notes
- The Roos and Bison will be meeting for the first time in program history.
- Howard is one of 74 teams nationwide that has yet to lose a match.
- Rya McKinnon averages 3.86 kills per set to lead Howard.
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