The Missouri Western volleyball team snapped a five match losing streak defeating the Missouri Southern Lions 3-0 (25-17, 28-26, 25-14). The Griffons improve to 13-13 overall and 4-9 in MIAA play with the victory.

The Griffons came out sluggish in the first set getting down 4-1. MWSU went on 15-8 run claiming a 16-11 lead after a kill by Jessie Thorup. The Griffons continued to play well winning 25-17 as Melissa Cairns closed the set with a kill.

In the second set the two teams played close but but a four point run by the Griffons gave MWSU the 17-13 lead after a Cairns kill. The Lions made things interesting down the stretch but a MSSU service error and an ace by Cairns gave the Griffons the 28-26 victory and a 2-0 lead in the set.

The Griffons dominated the third set using runs of 5-0 and numerous 3-0 runs to win the set 25-14 and the match 3-0.

Missouri Western hit .274 with 46 kills and had 41 set assists with 24 coming from Stephanie Hattey. Sarah Faubel had 22 digs while Hattey pitched in 15.

The Lions fall to 0-25 overall and 0-13 in the MIAA. Callie Whetstone had eight kills whlie Sydney Potts had 17 assists.

The Griffons return to action on Tuesday, October 30 when they host the Truman State Bulldogs in St. Joseph, Mo. First serve is set for 7:00 pm from the MWSU Fieldhouse.

— MWSU Sports Information —