UMO's Schirman has 15 kills in collegiate debut

By UMO Media Relations
Published in Sports on January 10, 2015 11:52 PM

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MOUNT OLIVE -- Freshman Peyton Schirman delivered a career-best 15-kill performance in his collegiate debut as the University of Mount Olive dropped a 21-25, 16-25, 25-21, 17-25 loss to No. 16-ranked Ball State University on Friday evening.

It was the season opener for both teams.

Robert Poole collected nine kills and shared team-high honors with Josh Donahue with seven digs. Poole, Kian Hollevoet and Schirman each served a pair of aces. UMO had 11 aces as a team.

Mike Mann and Andrew Sydow logged three blocks apiece.

Tyler Yanez dished out 37 assists for the Trojans, who are 0-4 all-time against BSU and 5-33 overall against Division I opposition since the program's inaugural season in 2005.

UMO (0-1 overall) continues a four-game home swing next weekend against Conference Carolinas foes North Greenville and Emmanuel (Ga.). North Greenville is in its first season of competition, while Emmanuel is first-year conference member.