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Griffons Complete Sweep in Day 2 of Rockhurst Classic

Faubel, Rottinghaus named to All-Tournament Team

Box Score 1 | Box Score 2

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -
Griffon Volleyball took the court with a vengeance on day two of the Rockhurst University Volleyball Classic, sweeping all six sets from East Central and William Jewell to move to 3-1 on the season. For their efforts, Sarah Faubel and Erica Rottinghuas were named to the All-Tournament team.,

Game 1 Box Score
MWSU 3, East Central 0

MWSU opened the day with a 3-0 sweep of East Central University.

MWSU made quick work of the Lady Tigers, winning 25-14, 25-16 and 25-10. Erica Rottinghaus continued a strong opening weekend with 14 kills. The Griffons spread scoring between nine different players. ,Jessie Thorup finished with seven kills. Kelsey Olion and Lindsey Partridge had five kills a piece. Jordan Chohon again led the team with 28 assists.

Game 2 Box Score
MWSU 3, William Jewell 0

After a convincing start to the match, a 25-6 opening set victory, the Griffons clawed their way back from an early deficit to take the second set 25-23 and finished the sweep with another tight one in the third, 25-22.,

Rottinghaus again paced the squad with 15 kills and Jessie Thorup wasn't far behind with 12. As a team, MWSU totaled 48 kills, including eight from Amanda Boender, seven from Kelsey Olion and five from Lindsey Partridge. Jordon Chohon continued her impressive weekend with 43 assists.

For the tournament, Rottinghaus had 62 kills and Chohon had 161 assists. Sarah Faubel earned her way onto the All-Tournament Team with 51 digs and a .963 serve percentage.,

The Griffons will travel to Sioux Falls, South Dakota next week for the University of Sioux Falls Tournament. MWSU opens play in the tournament with Bemidji State and Augustana on Sept. 12.,

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