Saturday, September 13
Hattiesburg, Miss.
12:00 p.m.
Mississippi State
8-0,0-0SEC
3
vs
0
Mercer
1-9,0-0SoCon
1
2
3
F
Mississippi St.
26
25
25
3
Mercer
24
9
22
0
Bulldogs Earn Eighth Straight Victory With Sweep Over Mercer
September 13, 2025 | Volleyball
HATTIESBURG, Miss. – Mississippi State volleyball has extended its winning streak to eight victories with a three-set triumph over Mercer.
State is currently on its best season-opening run in 20 years, winning eight consecutive matches, seven of which are in straight sets.
The team finished the match with a .320 hitting percentage, boasting a .762 percent in the second set. The Bulldogs totaled 45 kills in the match, led by Mele Corral-Blagojevich at 14 for a new career high. McKenna Yates led in digs, earning 19 for a new season's best.
Lindsey Mangelson earned her second career double-double, after totaling 11 digs and 12 kills over three sets. She also led the squad in points this match, earning 15.5 over three sets.
The team has 16 blocks this match, led by Cayley Hanson, who had five block assists. Hanson also earned 38 total assists this match.
State held Mercer to its furthest point margin this season after taking the second set 25-9. The Bears finished the match with a .151 hitting percentage and 35 points to State's 59.
State will return to action to play the hosts, Southern Miss, tomorrow at 1 p.m. The match is available to stream on ESPN+.
Visit www.HailState.com for the latest news and information on volleyball. Fans can also follow the program on social media by searching 'HailStateVB' on X, Facebook and Instagram.Â
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State is currently on its best season-opening run in 20 years, winning eight consecutive matches, seven of which are in straight sets.
The team finished the match with a .320 hitting percentage, boasting a .762 percent in the second set. The Bulldogs totaled 45 kills in the match, led by Mele Corral-Blagojevich at 14 for a new career high. McKenna Yates led in digs, earning 19 for a new season's best.
Lindsey Mangelson earned her second career double-double, after totaling 11 digs and 12 kills over three sets. She also led the squad in points this match, earning 15.5 over three sets.
The team has 16 blocks this match, led by Cayley Hanson, who had five block assists. Hanson also earned 38 total assists this match.
State held Mercer to its furthest point margin this season after taking the second set 25-9. The Bears finished the match with a .151 hitting percentage and 35 points to State's 59.
State will return to action to play the hosts, Southern Miss, tomorrow at 1 p.m. The match is available to stream on ESPN+.
Visit www.HailState.com for the latest news and information on volleyball. Fans can also follow the program on social media by searching 'HailStateVB' on X, Facebook and Instagram.Â
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Team Stats
MS
Mercer
Kills
45
31
Errors
13
15
Attempts
100
106
Hitting %
.320
.151
Points
59.0
35.0
Assists
41
27
Aces
6
2
Blocks
8
2
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
14
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
12
Aces
3
Blocks
1
Kills
8
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
4
Players Mentioned
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