Missouri Western Volleyball played a close contest against MIAA foe Emporia State, but lost 3-0 to fall to 7-4 and 1-2 in the MIAA.

The Griffons led throughout the first set, taking a 24-22 advantage. The Hornets came back off of two attacks by Sydney Hartman and took a 25-24 lead. The Griffons fought back and had two attacks themselves to take the one-point lead, but couldn’t hang on as Emporia won the next three points and won the set 28-26.

MWSU and ESU swapped points through the 2nd set. The game was tied at 10 before the Griffons took an 18-13 lead. The Griffons let the set slip out of their hands though, as the Hornets won 25-23.

The Hornets jumped out to an 11-5 lead in the 3rd set, but the Griffons fought back to take a 14-13 lead. Emporia wouldn’t give the set up however, and took the final set 25-20 to sweep the Griffons 3-0.

Melissa Cairns led with 10 kills. Sarah Faubel finished with 13 digs and Stephanie Hattey ended the game with a team-high 20 assists. The Griffons had 39 team kills.

The Hornets were led by Katie Deutschmann, who had 27 assists. Mogan Buckner had 14 kills and Paige Vanderpool finished with 20 digs.

Up Next: The Griffons take on Central Missouri Friday night at 7 p.m. and Lindenwood Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m.

— MWSU Sports Information —