Pittsburg, Kan. – Missouri Western Volleyball beat Pittsburg State 3-1 (25-22, 24-26, 25-20, 25-23) for their seventh win in eight games.

The Griffons overcame a slow start for the first set victory.  Trailing 21-20, MWSU got back-to-back kills from Rachel Friedrichs to take the lead as Kelsey Olion’s kill would be the set clincher.  Down 14-12 in the third set, Stephanie Doak would pound home a kill to spark a 9-2 run to propel Missouri Western to take a 2-1 match advantage.

After battling back from an early deficit, Rachel Friedrichs took over in the fourth set.  Friedrichs would get a kill to even the score at 23-23 and then aced the Gorillas with the next serve to force match point.  A block assist from Rachel Losch and Stephanie Doak would allow Missouri Western to secure the win.

The Griffons received a dominating performance from Friedrichs has she finished with 18 kills and four aces.  Stephanie Doak added 15 while Rachel Losch ended with 11 kills.  Doak and fellow freshman Tiana Butler ended with two aces apiece.  Kourtney Blaufuss dished out 49 assist, her second highest total in a four set match this season.

Missouri Western returns home after an eight road stretch as they host rival #22 Northwest Missouri on Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. and #6 Central Missouri on Friday, Oct. 7 at 6 p.m.

— MWSU Athletics —