Main Story

Kennesaw State rallied past Middle Tennessee, 3-2, to earn its first five-set win of the season and extend its winning streak to three. The Owls used a decisive blocking run in the fifth set to close out the Conference USA match.

By the Numbers
  • Set scores: 25-19, 27-25, 20-25, 24-26, 15-13.
  • KSU had 60 kills, 12 service aces and 11 blocks; Middle Tennessee finished with 58 digs and seven blocks.
  • Ashlyn Anderson recorded 13 kills and seven blocks, tying her career high in blocks.
  • KSU improved to 13-14 overall and 7-8 in Conference USA; Middle Tennessee fell to 17-10 and 8-7.
Yes, But

The Owls let a two-set lead slip as Middle Tennessee forced a fifth set, but KSU responded by hitting .400 in the decider and securing the win.

What's Next

Kennesaw State hosts Middle Tennessee again Saturday, Nov. 14, at 2 p.m. on ESPN+, closing its regular season and honoring three seniors.

Bottom Line

KSU ended its six-match skid in five-set contests with a timely win over a conference contender—momentum the Owls can carry into their regular-season finale.