The Missouri Western volleyball team went 1-1 Friday, beating Bemidji State in game one (3-0) and losing to Augustana College in a tough fought five-game set at the NSIC Challenge in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Game 1

The Griffons picked up right where they left off from the past weekend, sweeping Bemidji State three sets to none. It made the third consecutive sweep for the Griffons dating back to last Saturday. MWSU shut down the Beavers offensively, not allowing more than 16 points in any game through the three set match.

Sophomore Kelsey Olion led the way offensively with 12 kills and posted a .611 attack percentage. The Griffons also received solid production out of Amanda Boender and Jessie Thorup with each adding 11 kills apiece.

Other leaders for the Griffons included Jordan Chohon giving out 41 assist in the match and also Sarah Faubel with 15 digs.

Game 2

The second match of the day for the Griffons lasted until the fifth set with Augustana winning 3-2. MWSU took the first and third set in the match but Augustana managed to comeback in the fourth and fifth set to get the victory.

The Griffons again had a balanced attack with four individuals posting double-figure kills. Junior Jessica Thorup had 22 kills throughout the match. Erica Rottinghaus (17), Amanda Boender (13) and Kelsey Olion (11) scored double-figure kills.

Again the Griffons were set up by Jordan Chohon assisting on 61 points. The team leader in digs was Sarah Faubel with 18 in the match.

Action continues for the Griffon volleyball team against Minnesota State University Moorhead at 2 p.m. and University of Sioux Falls 7 p.m., on Saturday

— MWSU Sports Information —