Missouri volleyball conquers Georgia in three consecutive sets
After defeating the Georgia Bulldogs during their previous game on Friday, the Missouri Tigers leaped to victory again during their home game on Saturday at the Hearnes Center in Columbia. The team swept Georgia in all three sets, continuing their winning streak against the Bulldogs that began in 2017.
The Tigers, ranked number 25 in the SEC, scored a total of 40 kills and 89 attacks as a team. Leading Missouri in their victory were standout players Kylie Deberg, Anna D’Cruz and Claudia Dillon.
The Missouri volleyball team will next play the South Carolina Gamecocks on Friday.
Redshirt junior Andrea Fuentes looks up at the scoreboard
Redshirt junior Andrea Fuentes, center, looks up at the scoreboard before the National Anthem is played Saturday at the Hearnes Center in Columbia. Fuentes has a record of six kills and 48 assists for the 2020-2021 season.
Senior Dariana Hollingsworth-Santana serves the ball
Senior Dariana Hollingsworth-Santana serves the ball during Missouri's first set against Georgia on Saturday at the Hearnes Center in Columbia. Hollingsworth-Santana scored 7.5 points against the Bulldogs.
Sophomore Claudia Dillon and senior Kylie Deberg jump to block
Sophomore Claudia Dillon, left, and senior Kylie Deberg jump to block an attempted spike from Georgia during the game Saturday at the Hearnes Center in Columbia. This game marks the fifth consecutive victory against Georgia since the 2017 season.
The Missouri volleyball team celebrates their victory
The Missouri volleyball team celebrates its victory over Georgia after three winning sets Saturday at the Hearnes Center in Columbia. The Tigers are next expected to play South Carolina on Friday.
