ST. JOSEPH – The Missouri Western volleyball was swept at home Saturday by No. 10 Washburn 25-19, 25-20, 25-20.

All three matches had at least six ties, with the first and second having seven and all three had three lead changes. The second and third sets went 25-20 in Washburn’s favor and 25-19 in the first. Both teams battled back in every set, overcoming early deficits but Washburn was able to pull ahead just enough about midway through each set to sweep the season series from the Griffons and move into a tie for first place in the MIAA.

The Griffons were held to a .177 hitting percentage on the night, while Washburn hit .256. Jessie Thorup led Missouri Western once again with 11 kills on a .229 hitting percentage. Rachel Friedrichs finished with nine kills. Jordan Chohon led the team in digs for the second night in a row, she had 18. Lindsey Partridge had five blocks for Missouri Western.

The loss dropped the Griffons to 19-6 on the season and 10-3 in the MIAA. The Griffons hit the road again next week with a match at Fort Hays on Nov. 6 and at Nebraska-Kearney on Nov. 7.

— MWSU Athletics —