After falling behind two sets, the Northwest Missouri State volleyball team’s rally fell a few points short, losing to #14 Central Oklahoma, 3-1.

The loss leaves the Bearcats with a 10-4 record overall and 3-1 in the conference, while the Bronchos improve to 15-1 and 4-0 in MIAA play.

Maddy Bruder led the Bearcats’ attack, totaling 22 kills. The freshman added six digs and one assist.

Junior Jackie Becker totaled 10 kills and accumulated a .364 hitting percentage. Becker added one block assist on defense.

Miranda Foster contributed 14 kills, eight digs and three block assists.  Setter Sarah Dannettell tallied 49 assists, nine digs, one block assist and two service aces.  Libero Aarika Wittenburg had a game-high 18 digs while tossing up two assists.

The Bearcats hit .221 on the day. Their best set was the third, where they hit at a .293 clip.

Northwest Missouri State returns to the court for a midweek contest when they host Missouri Western on Tuesday. The match will begin at 7 p.m. inside Bearcat Arena.

— Northwest Athletics —