Tang Reaches 1,000 Career Digs in Sweep of Huntington

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. — No. 15 Mount Vernon Nazarene University women's volleyball got a sweep at home on Wednesday, October 16 against the Huntington Foresters (13-11, 5-7). With the win, MVNU improves to 23-2 on the season and 10-2 in conference play.

Junior, Jaelyn Tang, reached 1,000 career digs as a Lady Cougar. Tang, who has been an anchor defensively all season, kept her strong play up with 17 digs and 6 assists in the victory.

It was also a special night in Ariel Arena as both teams came together with a pink out to raise awareness for Breast Cancer.

Top Performers:

Reagan Nuss – 27 assists, 15 digs, 3 kills

Lyssi Snouffer – 20 kills, 13 digs, 2 assists, 1 block

Tang – 17 digs, 6 assists

Faith Maloney – 12 kills, 1 dig, 1 assist

Libby Evanshine – 10 kills, 3 digs, 1 block

Bella Claxon – 10 assists, 1 kill

Abbey Niemesh – 4 kills, 2 blocks  

What's Next:

The Lady Cougars will hit the road to Indianapolis, Indiana to face the No. 25 Marian University Knights on Friday, October 18. The first serve will be at 7:00 p.m.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a private, four-year, intentionally Christian teaching university for traditional age students, graduate students, and working adults. With a 327-acre main campus in Mount Vernon, Ohio, MVNU emphasizes academic excellence, spiritual growth, and service to community and church. MVNU offers an affordable education both in-seat and online to nearly 2,000 students from 25 states and 11 foreign countries.