HAYS, Kan. – The Missouri Western volleyball team battled back from a 2-1 hole to take a five-set victory at Fort Hays on Friday night. After winning the first set, 25-21, Missouri Western dropped the next two but squeaked out a 25-22 win in the fourth to force the deciding set.

Missouri Western won the fifth 15-11 and picked up its 20th win of the season despite hitting .104 as a team and having just 44 kills in five sets. Fort Hays State had 69 kills and hit .179 on the night with 32 attack errors. The Tigers also helped the Griffons’ chances with eight service errors and Missouri Western totaled 14 blocks on the night.

Shellby Taylor led the Griffons with 12 kills and Blair Russell finished with 10. Jordan Chohon had 36 assists and 21 digs. Kayla Ruff led the team with 24 digs. Missouri Western improved to 20-6 with the win and 11-3 in the MIAA. The team travels to Kearney, Nebraska for a showdown with No. 12 Nebraska-Kearney Saturday night at 7 p.m.

— MWSU Athletics —