The Liberty Eagles will face off against the Rockhurst Hawklets at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
Liberty heads in on the heels of a playoff contest on Tuesday. They fell just short of St. Louis University by a score of 3-2. The Eagles' defeat signaled the end of their ten-game winning streak.
Meanwhile, Rockhurst entered their tilt with Central on Thursday with 17 consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with 18. They came within a single set of losing the streak, but they secured a 3-2 W against the Indians. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Hawklets have posted since May 28, 2025.
Rockhurst had a slow start but a hot finish: after dropping the first two sets, they turned around to win the next three. The match finished with set scores of 22-25, 20-25, 25-21, 25-22, 15-8.
Liberty better keep an eye on Logan Smith. He was instrumental in Rockhurst's win, getting 21 digs and two aces. What's more, Smith posted four assists, the most he's had since back in April. The team also got some help courtesy of Liam Macy, who had seven digs and one assist.
Liberty's loss dropped their record down to 29-7. As for Rockhurst, their win bumped their record up to 23-1-1.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Wednesday's match: Liberty has really dialed in their serving this season, having averaged 6.4 aces per game. However, it's not like Rockhurst struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 7.8 aces. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other volleyball content.
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