HUNTINGTON, W. Va.—In its second match at the Marshall Invitational, the Miami University volleyball team (0-2) dropped a three-set decision to Alabama (3-0) on Saturday morning (15-25, 17-25, 20-25) at the Cam Henderson Center.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:

• Miami collected the first point of the opening set, but the Crimson Tide pushed ahead to notch a 25-15 win in the first stanza. Senior Gaby Harper had three kills for the RedHawks In the set.
• Alabama jumped out to an early lead in the second set and did not look back as it notched a 25-17 win. Senior Sophie Riemersma recorded three kills and hit .400 to pace the RedHawks in the set.
• The RedHawks posted an early lead in the third set, taking a 7-5 lead off a block by Riemersma and freshman Brooke Cirigliano. Alabama used a 7-0 run to take a lead it would not relinquish. Miami closed within 19-18 late in the set, but the Crimson Tide went on to the 25-20 win in the third set to take the match. Harper served up all three of her aces in the third stanza.

THOUGHTS FROM HEAD COACH CAROLYN CONDIT:
"Alabama brought a lot to the court and won the serve and pass game. We took the opportunity to work several line ups to improve our game intelligence and communication."
 
NOTES:

• Riemersma led Miami with seven kills and three blocks, while freshman Gracie Norris added 19 assists.
• Sophomores Taylor Nomanson and Abby Stratford saw their first action of the season, while freshman Margo Lawson played in her first match as a RedHawk.

 
UP NEXT:
Miami rounds out its stint at the Marshall Invitational against the host Thundering Herd at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 28. The match will be aired on ESPN+.