The Missouri Western volleyball team won their seventh straight MIAA contest in a 3-0 sweep of Pittsburg State Saturday afternoon, 25-17, 25-17, 25-20.

The Griffons rallied on seven straight points in the third to complete the sweep. It’s the Griffons longest winnings streak since beginning the 2002 season 8-0.

Missouri Western dispatched the Gorillas 25-17 in both the first two sets then fell behind 6-3 in the third before rattling off seven straight points that included six Pittsburg State errors. MWSU controlled the rest of the set, winning 25-20.

Jessie Thorup led the way offensively for the Griffons, serving during the seven-point run and racking up 13 kills while hitting .333. Kelsey Olion hit .360 with 11 kills and chipped in four blocks. Sarah Faubel had eight digs a day after becoming the program’s all-time leader in that category. Jordan Chohon finished with 38 assists, five digs and a kill.

Missouri Western hits the road next week playing at Fort Hays on Oct. 10 before making the trip to face No. 5 Nebraska-Kearney on the 11th.

— MWSU Sports Information —