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Eastern Kentucky Preview

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Belmont University Volleyball continues conference play Sunday and Monday at Eastern Kentucky. 

The Bruins (0-6) dropped a pair of four-set decisions to UT Martin Wednesday. 

Freshman Kristen Clemons (Louisville, Ky.) recorded 28 kills in the two matches. The middle blocker leads Belmont in kills (53) and hitting percentage (.303).

Fellow freshman Rachel McBride (Decatur, Ind.) has posted double-figure digs in four matches, including a season-high 21 vs. Southeast Missouri Feb. 21. McBride ranks ninth in the OVC in digs per set (3.90).

Meanwhile, sophomore Laura Shoopman (Salem, Wis.) has already made an instant impact. The Oral Roberts transfer had a double-double of 17 kills and 10 digs vs. Southeast Missouri Feb. 22.

Eastern Kentucky is led by junior Lindsey Wilkins, who leads the team in kills (72) and hitting percentage (.215).

First serve each day is set for 3 p.m. CT. Both matches will be broadcast live on ESPN+ and the ESPN app. Live stats will be provided. Fans can also follow the Belmont's Twitter account (@BelmontVB) for live, in-match updates.

Belmont Volleyball at Eastern Kentucky Match Notes (.pdf)

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Players Mentioned

Kristen Clemons

#8 Kristen Clemons

MB
6' 1"
Freshman
Sacred Heart Academy
Rachel McBride

#2 Rachel McBride

L/DS
5' 7"
Freshman
Bellmont HS
Laura Shoopman

#20 Laura Shoopman

OH
6' 2"
Sophomore
Oral Roberts

Players Mentioned

Kristen Clemons

#8 Kristen Clemons

6' 1"
Freshman
Sacred Heart Academy
MB
Rachel McBride

#2 Rachel McBride

5' 7"
Freshman
Bellmont HS
L/DS
Laura Shoopman

#20 Laura Shoopman

6' 2"
Sophomore
Oral Roberts
OH