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The University of Mississippi Athletics
On the Road Again
10/16/2014 | Volleyball
Auburn/Alabama Notes | Watch (SEC Network+): Auburn | Alabama
OXFORD, Miss. - Undefeated at home, the Ole Miss Volleyball team travels to Auburn and Alabama in search of their first SEC road win.
The Rebels will take on Auburn Friday at 7 p.m., at the Auburn Arena. Sunday, the Rebels will face Alabama at 1 p.m. Both matches will be on the SEC Network+.
NOTING THE REBELSรขโฌยฆ
รขโฌยข Ole Miss went 1-1 last week, falling to Arkansas on the road 3-0, and then downing Mississippi State 3-0 at home on Sunday. The Rebels improved to 16-3 overall and 2-3 in the SEC.
รขโฌยข With Sunday's win, the Rebels set the school record for most consecutive home wins (9) and are off to their best start since the 1989 season when they started 17-2.
รขโฌยข Junior Nakeyta Clair leads the Rebels and ranks second in the SEC in hitting percentage (.425), eighth in kills per set (3.45) and fourth in points per set (4.13). Sophomore Aubrey Edie ranks fourth in assists per set (11.15).
REBELS VS. AUBURNรขโฌยฆ
รขโฌยข Auburn comes into Friday's match at 9-10 overall, 1-5 in the SEC. The Tigers are coming off a 3-0 loss at No.13 Kentucky on Sunday.
รขโฌยข The Tigers are led by freshman outside hitter Courtney Crable, who averages 2.74 kills per set. She also leads the team with 23 service aces on the season.
REBELS vs. ALABAMAรขโฌยฆ
รขโฌยข Alabama comes into Sunday's match at 16-4 overall, 4-2 in the SEC. The Crimson Tide is coming off a 3-1 win against South Carolina last Sunday.
รขโฌยข The Crimson Tide is led by Krystal Rivers, who averages 3.99 kills per set and hits for a .296 clip. She also boasts 32 service aces on the year.
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