ST. JOSEPH – The Missouri Western volleyball team rallied after dropping one set to Lindenwood for a 3-1 win Saturday night in the MWSU Fieldhouse. It was the Griffons’ third MIAA win of the week and improved their record to 14-4 overall and 6-1 in the MIAA.

Lindenwood took advantage of Missouri Western’s .125 hitting percentage in the first set to win 25-23. The Lions had a lead again in set two, 15-10 before Marian Carbin called a timeout. MWSU went on an 8-2 run from that point and ended up winning the set 25-22. They dominated the third set, 25-13 and the fourth, 25-18. For the match, Missouri Western hit .292 as a team and held Lindenwood to a .191 hitting percentage.

Jessie Thorup capped an impressive week with 18 kills and a .318 hitting percentage. Rachel Friedrichs added 10 kills; Shellby Taylor had nine and Lindsey Partridge had seven. Jordan Chohon racked up 42 assists on the night and 12 digs. Audrey Keim also had 12 digs. Partridge chipped in five block assists on the night.

The Griffons will play their next five on the road beginning with a trip to Emporia State on Oct. 16.

— MWSU Athletics —