ST. JOSEPH – The Missouri Western volleyball team fell to #3 Nebraska Kearney 3-0 (25-23, 25-15, 25-15) at the MWSU Fieldhouse Saturday night.

The Griffons took an early 5-4 first set lead before UNK would go on 6-0 run.  Missouri Western would cut the lead down to 24-23 before the Lopers won the set.  MWSU could not overcome big rallies in both the second and third sets as UNK won the match.

Stephanie Doak finished with nine kills as Kelsey Olion and Rachel Fredrichs ended with eight apiece.  Lauren Murphy dished out 36 assist as Kayla Ruff recorded 15 digs.

Missouri Western travels to rival #21 Northwest Missouri on Tuesday night.

— MWSU Athletics —