The Missouri Western volleyball team moved to 9-3 overall and 3-1 in MIAA play Tuesday night with a five-set victory over Northwest Missouri State, 20-25, 25-18, 20-25, 25-16, 15-11. It was the team’s third straight MIAA win.

The Griffons trailed by as many as four points in the fifth set, but rallied back on a 10-2 run to take the match. Trailing 9-5 in the fifth set, a service error by Northwest, then a kill by Amanda Boender turned momentum for the Griffons.

It was Boender’s turn to lead the Griffon offense, racking up 14 kills on the night. Boender hit .387 and added eight block assists and two digs. Erica Rogginghaus had 13 kills and Kelsey Olion finished with 11 kills, nine digs and four block assists.

Sarah Faubel had 12 digs to move within 36 of the MWSU career record. Jordan Chohon added 11 digs and led the team with 51 assists. Lindsey Partridge continued her upward swing with eight kills, including the clincher, and five block assists.

Missouri Western continues the road trip Friday at Missouri Southern before taking on Central Oklahoma on Saturday.

— MWSU Sports Information —