The Missouri Western volleyball team battled through three close sets Tuesday night, eventually falling to No. 14 Central Missouri 3-0.

The Griffons dropped the first set 25-23, then lost the second 25-18 before falling 26-24 in the third after allowing the Mules to come back.

MWSU spread offense around but no players finished with double-digit kills. Erica Rottinghaus led the team with nine. Jordan Chohon finished with 27 assists. Sarah Faubel led the team with 12 digs, followed by 11 from Rottinghaus.

The loss dropped the Griffons to 6-3 on the year and 0-1 in MIAA play. They host Emporia State in the MWSU Fieldhouse Friday night.

— MWSU Sports Information —