CARTHAGE, Mo. — Carthage picked up its first Central Ozark Conference win of the season by knocking off Joplin 3-0 (25-14, 25-20, 27-25) on Tuesday night inside the CHS Gymnasium.
The Tigers improved to 8-6 and 1-0 in the COC.
“We had a great night tonight,” Carthage coach Bradyn Webb said. “Our girls did everything we asked and that paid off. I am very proud of the way my girls played when the pressure was on, especially during that third set. It was a great way to start off our conference games.”
Sydnee Dudolski had a big night for the Tigers, as she recorded 17 digs and 13 kills.
Brielle Cartwright had eight kills, while Grace Schriever added six.
Olivia Bourgault had 21 digs, while Riann Schwartz added seven digs. Rylee Anderson and Chloe Black had six digs apiece.
Carthage had two COC games with Carl Junction and Nixa postponed last week.
Joplin fell to 11-7 overall and 1-2 in the COC.
Joplin coach Staci Saunders said her team committed 32 unforced errors in the match.
Addison Saunders had 11 assists, 10 service points, seven digs and four aces for the Eagles, while Allie Lawrence had six kills.
Aubrey Ritter contributed eight digs and five kills, while Emma Floyd and Angelina Schramm had four kills apiece.
Baileigh Riley had eight assists, while Kaylie Anderson had 14 digs.
Carthage is at Republic on Thursday, while Joplin travels to defending state champion Nixa on Thursday.
