QUEENS, N.Y. — The Middle Tennessee volleyball team took on the Columbia Lions at the Red Storm Invitational hosted by St. John's on Friday. The Blue Raiders made quick of the first two sets but had to battle for the win as the Lions forced a fourth.
The Blue Raiders (10-2, 0-0 C-USA) tamed the Columbia Lions (3-5, 0-0 IVY) in their first meeting ever, 3-1 (25-14, 25-9, 25-20, 25-21). This win ties them for the second-fastest start in program history with 10 wins through 12 matches. The Blue Raiders outhit the lions .372 to .