Missouri Western volleyball fell to the No. 5 ranked Nebraska-Kearney Lopers Tuesday night at home 3-0 (25-8, 25-16, 25-18)

In the first set, Nebraska-Kearney jumped out to a 9-0 lead. The Griffons carried a little momentum after that, marking the game 14-4, but the Lopers then went on their own run to extend their lead, and eventually won the set 25-8.

The second set was closer, as the Griffons fought their way to a 17-12 set. But the Lopers went on another run to take the 21-13 lead before the Griffons scored four of the next five points to bring the match close again. Nebraska-Kearney still pulled the set out to go up 2-0 with a 25-16 set win.

The third set was tied 8-8 in the first portion of the game. The Lopers took command shortly afterward, but the Griffons kept the game close with a few nice rallies and the game eventually settled at 21-16. Nebraska-Kearney won the third set 25-18 and the match 3-0.

Jessie Thorup led MWSU with kills as she finished the match with seven. Stephanie Hattey had 17 assists to again lead the team.  Along with Hattey, Jordan Chohon had eight digs for the tie in the team-high.

Nebraska-Kearney’s Ariel Krolikowski finished with nine kills to lead the Lopers and Jenna Rouzee had a game-high 37 assists.

Up Next: Missouri Western heads to Topeka, Kan. to play Washburn at 2 p.m. on Saturday.

— MWSU Sports Information —