WARRENSBURG, MO.- The Missouri Western volleyball team fell to #16 Central Missouri 3-0 (25-18, 25-14, 25-22) in their final conference regular season road match.

Missouri Western could not overcome a slow start in the first set, finishing with 11 kills as a team.  MWSU would regroup in the second set as they took an early 5-3 advantage, however the Jennies would gain momentum to take a 2-0 match lead.  A 4-1 run in the third set allowed the Griffons to take a 17-16.  UCM would be able to stop the run to win the match.

Lauren Murphy paced the offense with 26 assists, connecting 10 of those assist for Stephanie Doak kills.  Kayla Ruff finished with 13 digs and Audrey Keim recorded 10.  Shellby Taylor led the team with four blocks.

Missouri Western is home tomorrow afternoon at 2 p.m. against Lindenwood for the regular season finale.  Before the match, the Griffons will honor their four seniors as part of the senior day celebrations.

— MWSU Athletics —