Lindenwood women’s volleyball extended its dominance at home by sweeping Tennessee State for the second straight night, improving the Ohio Valley Conference record to 10-1 and overall record to 16-7. The win marks the Lions’ eighth home victory and eleventh in their last twelve matches, demonstrating their strong performance and teamwork. Coach Will Condon praised the team’s ability to reset and make the necessary adjustments for a successful game against TSU. Key contributors included Autumn Backes, who led the offense with 12 kills, and Allie Otten, who recorded 37 assists.
By the numbers, Lindenwood is now 8-0 at home and 10-1 in the OVC. Autumn Bax recorded 12 kills, leading the team, while Allie Otten assisted with 37 kills. Yes but
Despite the strong performance, the team will need to maintain focus and composure in the upcoming away matches, as playing on the road presents different challenges than home matches.
STATE OF PLAY: Lindenwood has won seven straight games. The team is showing continued improvement and teamwork, with a high hitting percentage of .312 in this matchup. What’s next
The Lions will next face Morehead State on October 31, where they will aim to extend their winning streak and test their performance in a challenging away environment.
Bottom line
Lindenwood’s momentum is building as they are unbeaten at home and look to continue their success in future matches, but they must adapt to the complexities of playing on the road to maintain their current trajectory.