Volleyball - The Temple News

The Owls had a season-high 64 digs on Sunday in their win against the Tigers at McGonigle Hall.

Temple lost the first and third sets, which both took extra points, in its four-set loss to No. 24 Wichita State on Friday at McGonigle Hall.

The Owls nearly won the second-to-last point in the third set before eventually losing the frame in their four-set loss to the Shockers.

Wichita State is nationally ranked in its first year in The American and is coming off a win against then No. 8 Creighton University last weekend.

The Owls open play in The American Friday against first-year league foe and perennial power Wichita State.

The Owls hit for their lowest percentage since Sept. 1 in their four-set loss on Friday at Jake Nevin Field House.

Liberos Mia Heirakuji and Averi Salvador are from the same island.

Senior outside hitter Irem Asci had a double-double in Friday’s win at McGonigle Hall.

Akiko Hatakeyama developed connections while playing professionally in Europe.

The Owls saw a mix of season highs and lows during three matches this weekend.