The Missouri Western volleyball continued its historic pace with a 3-0 victory over Missouri Southern Friday night in the MWSU Fieldhouse. It was the team’s 12th win in its last 13 matches and leaves them tied atop the MIAA standings.

The Griffons jumped on the Lions early with 25-14 and 25-12 wins in the first two sets. Missouri Southern came out strong in the third and put MWSU down early but the Griffons rallied back for a 25-22 win.

Jessie Thorup led the team with 14 kills and a .524 hitting percentage. Lindsey Partridge chipped in seven kills with a .636 attack percentage. Erica Rottinghause added 10 kills and Jordan Chohon had five, including three straight unassisted kills.

Missouri Western is now 18-4 overall and 12-2 in the MIAA. A loss by Central Missouri Friday night separated a three way tie atop the MIAA. The Griffons are now tied for first with Nebraska Kearney and face third place Central Oklahoma Saturday night in the MWSU Fieldhouse.

— MWSU Sports Information —