TOPEKA, Kan. – The Missouri Western volleyball team fell 3-0 (25-20, 25-22, 25-15) at #14 Washburn Saturday night.

The Griffons took an early first set lead but Washburn would use a 7-2 rally to win the first set.  Second set saw the Ichabods shoot out of the gates with an early lead to take a 2-0 match advantage.  MWSU again would have another early lead in the third set before Washburn used a rally midway through the set for the victory.

Shellby Taylor paced Missouri Western with 14 kills and a .343 hitting percentage.  Ashley Mainord added nine kills and five blocks as Kayla Ruff finished with a match high 16 digs for MWSU.

The Griffons travel to Emporia State for a 2 p.m. match Sunday.

— MWSU Athletics —