MARYVILLE, Mo. – The Pittsburg State University volleyball team dropped a straight set decision to Northwest Missouri State University Saturday (Oct. 14) at Bearcat Arena. The Beatcats bested the Gorillas 25-18, 25-16, 25-19.
Senior outside hitter Janae Thurstson (Peculiar, Mo.) posted a team-leading seven kills for Pitt State (6-13, 2-9 MIAA), while setter Jadyn Jackson (Augusta, Kan.) contributed 18 assists and 12 digs. Sophomore libero Josie McCroskey (Springdale, Ark.) also made nine digs in the match.
The Gorillas will travel to Wichita, Kan., Tuesday (Oct. 17) to battle MIAA rival Newman University in their next action.