The Missouri Western volleyball team wrapped up a memorable season on Friday night in a 3-0 loss to #17 Central Missouri. The Griffons battled throughout the match with scores of 25-19, 25-21, and 25-21 but couldn’t pull off the upset to keep their slim postseason hopes alive.

Missouri Western was led again by senior Erica Rottinghaus as she tallied 18 kills on the night while hitting a .275. Jessie Thorup and Amanda Boender added seven and eight kills respectively for the Griffons. The offense was set up by Jordan Chohon who posted 33 assist on the night and contributed nine digs.

Defensively, Sarah Faubel had 18 digs to add to her all-time career digs record which she broke earlier this season.

The Griffons finished the season with the most wins since 1997 and finished with a program best 16 MIAA victories. Missouri Western season record was 22-8 overall and 16-6 in league play.

— MWSU Sports Information —