Wolverines Take Down Host Cincinnati in Tribute To 10 Event

» Michigan beat Cincinnati in 4 units, successful the deciding fourth body 25-20.

» Lydia Johnson was errorless on the day with 13 kills on 22 swings.

» Morgan Burke tallied a double-double with 24 assists and 12 digs.

» Middle blockers Jenna Hanes and Serena Nyambio mixed for 16 kills, two errors and 9 blocks.

CINCINNATI, Ohio — The University of Michigan volleyball staff defeated host Cincinnati (25-27, 25-17, 25-17, 25-20) to shut out the Tribute to 10 event on Sunday afternoon (Aug. 31) at Fifth Third Arena.

Michigan (2-0) had three attackers with double-digit kills, led by Allison Jacobs with 15. Lydia Johnson topped the Wolverines in effectivity, hitting at a .591 clip, whereas recording 13 kills on 22 swings with no errors. Amalia Simmons recorded a double-double with 13 kills and 10 digs whereas setter Morgan Burke additionally added a double-double, gathering 24 assists and 12 digs. Burke’s second help of the match moved her into tenth all-time in program historical past. U-M’s center blockers Jenna Hanes and Serena Nyambio additionally contributed, combining for 16 kills with two errors on 27 swings and 9 blocks.

Cincinnati (1-1) took an early 2-0 lead, however Michigan tied the match with an ace from Maddi Cuchran. The Bearcats inched forward 5-4; nonetheless, a 5-0 run, sparked by two kills from Nyambio and an ace from Jacobs, put Michigan on prime. The Wolverines held the lead by means of a lot of the first set, however Cincinnati chipped away and went on a 5-1 run to shut the hole to 22-21. A Bearcat service error and a kill from Jacobs gave Michigan set level, however Cincinnati used a 5-1 surge to win the primary body 27-25.

The second set featured seven ties earlier than a 3-0 Michigan run, which included kills from Hanes and a solo block from Nyambio, gave U-M the biggest lead of the set to date. Michigan added to its benefit, taking 5 of the subsequent eight factors with kills from Sydney Schnichels, Nyambio and Jacobs. The Bearcats rallied, however U-M closed out the set 25-17, taking the ultimate three factors with a Nyambio solo block sandwiched by kills from Jacobs.

U-M dropped the primary two factors of the third set however went on a 4-0 run, highlighted by a block from Johnson and Hanes, and saved the lead the remainder of the best way. Cincinnati introduced the set to inside one at 9-8, however a kill from Schnichels saved U-M in entrance, whereas a solo block from Hanes prolonged the benefit to 11-8. Michigan then took seven of 9 factors to extend the result in 19-11, as Simmons tallied two kills and Johnson and Hanes each added a block and a kill. The Bearcats scored the subsequent two factors, however U-M reached set level after a foul set. Cincinnati held off Michigan 3 times however a service error gave U-M a 25-17 set three win.

A 5-1 opening run for Michigan put the Wolverines in a robust spot in set 4 and so they saved the lead the remainder of the best way. Johnson tallied three kills through the run and Jacobs tallied the subsequent two, placing U-M up 7-4. The Bearcats introduced the rating to inside one at 13-12 and tied the match at 14, however a kill from Nyambio put Michigan again in entrance. A kill from Simmons and an ace from Trixie McMillin gave U-M a much-needed buffer, because the Bearcats received inside one level two extra occasions. A kill from Johnson gave U-M a 23-19 lead and Jacobs recorded her ultimate kill to guide Michigan to set level. A Cincinnati assault error ended the match with U-M successful the fourth set 25-20 and the match 3-1.

Michigan hosts Eastern Michigan in its 2025 residence opener on Tuesday (Sept. 2) at 7 p.m. at Crisler Center. The match will stream reside on B1G+.