ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Missouri Western volleyball team fell to #15 Washburn 3-0 (25-21, 25-23, 25-17) on Dig Pink night at the MWSU Fieldhouse Saturday.

It was a career night Missouri Western’s Kayla Ruff.  Ruff finished with 29 digs, setting a new program record for digs in a three set match.

After falling behind early in the first set, MWSU took an early 6-3 second set lead.  Washburn, however, would counter with a run to take the set.  Using a 6-2 run in the third set, the Griffons cut into the Washburn lead but could not maintain the momentum, as they dropped the match.

As Ruff led Missouri Western defensively, Rachel Friedrichs led the offense with 10 kills and one ace. Kelsey Olion finished with nine kills and 14 digs.

The Griffons are home again next weekend as they host Missouri Southern on Friday, Oct. 21 and Southwest Baptist on Saturday, Oct. 22.

— MWSU Athletics —