NMJC stuns NMMI in Three Sets, Schooley NJCAA POTW
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | T |
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25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
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22 | 21 | 18 | 0 |
Team Stats
New Mexico Military Institute
| Game Statistics | New Mexico Junior College | New Mexico Military Institute |
|---|---|---|
| Hitting % | .333 | .140 |
| Blocks | 5.0 | 7.0 |
| Digs | 67 | 54 |
| Aces | 5 | 2 |
No. 19 NMJC stunned No. 9 New Mexico Military Institute on the road in three sets (25-22, 25-21, 25-18). The win marks the first time in program history NMJC defeated NMMI in a set or a match.
The Thunderbirds controlled the matchup, winning narrowly in the first and second sets before dominating the third set. The three-headed monster attack of Iva Popovic, Maggie Machado, and Gaby Arias proved to be too much for the Broncos.
Popovic disheveled the Bronco defense with a match-high 17 kills. Machado poured on 13 more kills and 10 digs of her own in the win. Arias rounded out the attack with 11 kills on the night.
Milena Cernjanski and Luiza Arsufi were stout on defense with 16 and 19 digs respectively.
Lacie Schooley totaled 36 more assists in the matchup against the Broncos. The Roswell, NM native was recently named NJCAA DI Volleyball Player of the Week.
Schooley is currently fifth in the nation in assists with 581 on the year through 17 games. The sophomore setter had 10.13 assists per set last week, leading the T-Birds to a 4-0 record.
NMJC moves to 13-4 on the season. The Thunderbirds will face Midland College at home Saturday, Sept. 17 at 2 p.m. MST.
Lacie Schooley led @NMJCTbirds' offense with 10.13 assists per set while the Thunderbirds picked up four impressive wins and earned a spot in the rankings for the first time in program history!
— NJCAA Volleyball (@NJCAAVolleyball) September 14, 2022
The sophomore setter has been named the #NJCAAVB DI Offensive Player of the Week. pic.twitter.com/cZqdg1c6Lb