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Olion Attack SBU 2014
John Ellis

Volleyball MWSU Athletic Media Relations

Volleyball Sweeps Gorillas for 7th Straight Win

Box Score ST. JOSEPH, Mo. - Griffon Volleyball won their seventh straight MIAA contest in a 3-0 sweep of Pittsburg State Saturday afternoon. The Griffons rallied on seven straight points in the third to complete the sweep. It's the Griffons longest winnings streak since beginning the 2002 season 8-0,

Missouri Western dispatched the Gorillas 25-17 in both the first two sets then fell behind 6-3 in the third before rattling off seven straight points that included six Pittsburg State errors. MWSU controlled the rest of the set, winning 25-20.

Jessie Thorup led the way offensively for the Griffons, serving during the seven-point run and racking up 13 kills while hitting .333. Kelsey Olion hit .360 with 11 kills and chipped in four blocks. Sarah Faubel had eight digs a day after becoming the program's all-time leader in that category. Jordan Chohon finished with 38 assists, five digs and a kill.

The Griffons hit the road next week playing at Fort Hays on Oct. 10 before making the trip to face No. 5 Nebraska Kearney on the 11th.
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Players Mentioned

Jordan Chohon

#9 Jordan Chohon

S
5' 11"
Junior
Sarah Faubel

#2 Sarah Faubel

L/OH
5' 9"
Senior
Kelsey Olion

#3 Kelsey Olion

RS
5' 9"
Sophomore
Jessie  Thorup

#16 Jessie Thorup

RS
5' 11"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Jordan Chohon

#9 Jordan Chohon

5' 11"
Junior
S
Sarah Faubel

#2 Sarah Faubel

5' 9"
Senior
L/OH
Kelsey Olion

#3 Kelsey Olion

5' 9"
Sophomore
RS
Jessie  Thorup

#16 Jessie Thorup

5' 11"
Junior
RS