The Northwest Missouri State volleyball team won a five-set match against Missouri Southern on Saturday evening in Joplin, Mo.

The Bearcats improved to 14-7 overall and 7-4 in MIAA play. The Lions fall to 2-20 overall and 1-10 in conference action.

Northwest hit .213 as a team and recorded 12 total blocks.

Miranda Foster had 11 kills with 11 digs and three block assists, while Setter Sarah Dannettell had a team-high 42 assists with 10 kills. She also had five digs, two blocks and a service ace.

Northwest Missouri State will return home for the team’s final two home games of the season. The Bearcats will host Washburn on Friday, Oct. 30, at 7 p.m., followed by a home finale on Saturday against Emporia State at 3 p.m.

— Northwest Athletics —