WARRENSBURG - The Pittsburg State University volleyball team resumed MIAA play with a dominate three set victory over the University of Central Missouri Jennies, Thursday (Oct. 22) at the Jerry M. Hughes Athletics Center.
For the Gorillas (18-6, 3-4 MIAA) the win extends the winning streak to seven matches, and marks the first win in Warrensburg against UCM (14-10, 5-3 MIAA) since a three set victory on Sept. 11, 2009. The win over the Jennies is also the eighth overall in program history for Pitt State, with five victories coming in sweeping fashion.
As a team, Pittsburg State finished with a season-high .477 hitting percentage from 45 kills and a season-low four errors from 86 attempts.UCM hit .094 as a team with 31 kills, 21 errors and 106 attempts.
Maddi LaPointe finished with a match-high 15.5 points form 13 kills (.565) and five total blocks.
Maliyah Johnson (.562) and
Vix Vilott (.643) each finished with nine kills and one block for 9.5 points.
Crystal Smith finished with 9.0 points from seven kills (.600) and four total blocks with
Amariah White scoring 5.5 points with five total blocks (two solo) and two kills (.333).
Kassidy Nixon,
Jesa Wallace and
Mason Palace each finished with a match-high 11 digs. Wallace (24) and
Brynna Zoeller (13) split setting responsibilities.
Up next for the Gorillas will be the Missouri Southern State University Lions on Saturday (Oct. 24). First serve from the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center is set for 3:00 p.m. (CT).
