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Photo by: Mallory Hiser, BGSU Athletics
Mandly's Career Day Helps Falcons Sweep Chippewas
October 16, 2021 | Volleyball
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. – The Bowling Green Falcons volleyball team (12-6, 8-0) swept Central Michigan (8-12, 2-6) on Saturday, Oct. 16, marking the ninth consecutive win for the Falcons. This was the sixth straight conference sweep for the Orange and Brown, who now hold a 24-1 set record in conference competition.
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How It Happened
Set 1: BGSU 27, CMU 25
The opening set was competitive for its entirety, as neither team held a lead of more than two. A 5-2 run gave the Falcons a 15-13 advantage at the media break, but CMU responded with a 5-1 run to regain the lead and force a BGSU timeout. The Orange and Brown answered with a 3-0 run, taking a 19-18 lead and forcing a Chippewa timeout. After that break, CMU scored three consecutive points before BGSU scored twice to tie the set, 21-21. The teams remained within one point of each other until a Katelyn Meyer kill and CMU attack error gave the Falcons a thrilling opening-set victory.
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Set 2: BGSU 25, CMU 22
Central Michigan gained the upper hand early in the second set, using a 5-1 run to take a 7-3 lead. Bowling Green did not waver, scoring the next five points to take an 8-7 Kat Mandly played a large role in this spurt, registering two kills and two blocks. The Falcons continued to push their lead, landing four consecutive kills to take a 17-11 lead and force a timeout by CMU. The Chippewas answered with a run of their own, scoring four points in a row to force a BGSU timeout. The teams traded runs of 3-0 before a 2-0 CMU run forced another Falcons timeout. Following the break, Katelyn Meyer landed a kill and Katie Kidwell landed an ace to give the Falcons a victory in the second set.
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Set 3: BGSU 25, CMU 19
Bowling Green started the third set quickly, jumping to a 6-1 lead and forcing a Chippewa timeout. CMU later landed four consecutive kills to trim the deficit to two points, but the Falcons maintained their lead. Back-to-back kills by Kat Mandly capped a 5-0 Falcon run that made it 21-12. Bowling Green reached match point after a Katelyn Meyer kill, but Central Michigan made a late 3-0 push. A Chippewa attack error clinched the set and match for BGSU.
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Falcon Stat Leaders
Kills: Kat Mandly (17)
Assists: Hanna Laube (38)
Digs: Julia Walz (27)
Aces: Alex Laboy, Yelianiz Torres, Julia Walz (1 each)
Blocks: Madelynn Luebcke (5 block assists), Kat Mandly (1 solo block, 4 block assists)
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Falcon Facts
Coach Tomic's Take
"Another tough match on the road that tested our focus and mental toughness. I am proud of how our team responded and found the way to get through the periods in the first two sets when we did not play to our standards. The credit has to be given to the CMU team that plays a relentless and scrappy defense and makes you earn your offensive points. They forced us to take our defense to the next level, and that's what our blockers and back row defenders did. In combination with our efficient offense, we finally showed in the third set what BGVB looks like when we play up to our standards."
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Up Next
The Falcons play three matches next week, beginning with a match against Miami (OH) at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 20. BGSU returns to the Stroh for a weekend series against Eastern Michigan, playing at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 22, and 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23.
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Follow the Falcons
Be sure to follow the Falcons volleyball team on social media.
Twitter - @BGAthletics and @BGSUVolleyball
Instagram - 'bgfalcons' and 'bgsuvolleyball'
Facebook - 'BGSU Athletics' and 'Bowling Green State University Volleyball'
TikTok - @bgsuvolleyball
YouTube - 'Falcon Athletics'
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How It Happened
Set 1: BGSU 27, CMU 25
The opening set was competitive for its entirety, as neither team held a lead of more than two. A 5-2 run gave the Falcons a 15-13 advantage at the media break, but CMU responded with a 5-1 run to regain the lead and force a BGSU timeout. The Orange and Brown answered with a 3-0 run, taking a 19-18 lead and forcing a Chippewa timeout. After that break, CMU scored three consecutive points before BGSU scored twice to tie the set, 21-21. The teams remained within one point of each other until a Katelyn Meyer kill and CMU attack error gave the Falcons a thrilling opening-set victory.
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Set 2: BGSU 25, CMU 22
Central Michigan gained the upper hand early in the second set, using a 5-1 run to take a 7-3 lead. Bowling Green did not waver, scoring the next five points to take an 8-7 Kat Mandly played a large role in this spurt, registering two kills and two blocks. The Falcons continued to push their lead, landing four consecutive kills to take a 17-11 lead and force a timeout by CMU. The Chippewas answered with a run of their own, scoring four points in a row to force a BGSU timeout. The teams traded runs of 3-0 before a 2-0 CMU run forced another Falcons timeout. Following the break, Katelyn Meyer landed a kill and Katie Kidwell landed an ace to give the Falcons a victory in the second set.
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Set 3: BGSU 25, CMU 19
Bowling Green started the third set quickly, jumping to a 6-1 lead and forcing a Chippewa timeout. CMU later landed four consecutive kills to trim the deficit to two points, but the Falcons maintained their lead. Back-to-back kills by Kat Mandly capped a 5-0 Falcon run that made it 21-12. Bowling Green reached match point after a Katelyn Meyer kill, but Central Michigan made a late 3-0 push. A Chippewa attack error clinched the set and match for BGSU.
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Falcon Stat Leaders
Kills: Kat Mandly (17)
Assists: Hanna Laube (38)
Digs: Julia Walz (27)
Aces: Alex Laboy, Yelianiz Torres, Julia Walz (1 each)
Blocks: Madelynn Luebcke (5 block assists), Kat Mandly (1 solo block, 4 block assists)
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Falcon Facts
- Kat Mandly recorded career-highs in kills (17) and attack percentage (.467) while tying her career-best in total blocks (5).
- Nine of Mandly's kills came in the final set, where she hit .818.
- Julia Walz recorded 27 digs, her highest three-set total of the season.
- Petra Indrova registered 14 kills, with seven coming in the opening set.
- Hanna Laube logged 38 assists, including 15 in the final set.
Coach Tomic's Take
"Another tough match on the road that tested our focus and mental toughness. I am proud of how our team responded and found the way to get through the periods in the first two sets when we did not play to our standards. The credit has to be given to the CMU team that plays a relentless and scrappy defense and makes you earn your offensive points. They forced us to take our defense to the next level, and that's what our blockers and back row defenders did. In combination with our efficient offense, we finally showed in the third set what BGVB looks like when we play up to our standards."
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Up Next
The Falcons play three matches next week, beginning with a match against Miami (OH) at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 20. BGSU returns to the Stroh for a weekend series against Eastern Michigan, playing at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 22, and 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23.
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Follow the Falcons
Be sure to follow the Falcons volleyball team on social media.
Twitter - @BGAthletics and @BGSUVolleyball
Instagram - 'bgfalcons' and 'bgsuvolleyball'
Facebook - 'BGSU Athletics' and 'Bowling Green State University Volleyball'
TikTok - @bgsuvolleyball
YouTube - 'Falcon Athletics'
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Team Stats
BGSU
CMU
Kills
45
43
Errors
11
23
Attempts
112
132
Hitting %
.304
.152
Points
59
51
Assists
40
34
Aces
3
5
Blocks
11
3
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
17
Aces
0
Blocks
5
Kills
14
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Kills
8
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
6
Aces
1
Blocks
4
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