Brendan English, Athletic Communications Assistant
HOUSTON, Texas – The Middle Tennessee volleyball team dropped their first Conference USA road match to Rice in straight sets on Friday.
Redshirt-Sophomore Alyssa Mathis paved the way offensively for the Blue Raiders recording eight of the 26 Middle Tennessee kills, while hitting on a .357 clip.
"This match was extremely exciting for me to be able to start in this match and be on the court with my sisters," said Mathis. "I was excited to match my career high in kills during the match, it was definitely a great birthday present.