PITTSBURG — Madi Mosier led a balanced Pittsburg State University offensive attack and the Gorillas rallied from down two sets to defeat Southwest Baptist University, 3-2, Tuesday (Sept. 16) in the MIAA opener for both schools at Whetzel Court/John Lance Arena.

The Gorillas (4-5, 1-0 MIAA) fell behind 0-2 by dropping 25-23 and 25-18 decisions in the first two sets, but the Bearcats (5-4, 0-1 MIAA) couldn't close the deal. Pitt State got back in it with a 25-21 decision in the third set, then took control with a 25-17 win in the fourth. The Gorillas got the lead early and never looked back in the fifth and deciding set, taking it 15-13 to win the match.

Mosier finished with a match-high 19 kills. She hit .333 and added 15 digs and four block assists defensively. Ashley Bell and Ary Crittleton also reached double figures in kills with 14 and 12, respectively. Haylee Gregory also chipped in with seven kills.

Hayley Hansford posted 49 assists from the setter position along with 12 digs. Shontanae Addison and Taylor Wright contributed 18 digs apiece.

SBU got 15 kills and 22 digs from Taryn Marton, while Kalyn Sotomayor (14) and Lori Angello (13) also posted double-digit kills. Hannah Blount made a match-high 25 digs. Kelsey Fankhauser posted 41 assists.

The Gorillas will return to action with MIAA matches Friday and Saturday (Sept. 19-20). Pitt State faces Lindenwood University at St. Charles, Mo., Friday evening, before traveling to Warrensburg, Mo., to take on the University of Central Missouri Saturday at 3 p.m.