WARRENSBURG, Mo. – Griffon Volleyball snapped a 19-game losing streak to Central Missouri, Friday night, with a 3-2 over the 11^th ranked Jennies. It was the first time since 2005 that Missouri Western has defeated UCM.

MWSU jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in Warrensburg, winning set one 25-22 and set two 25-19. UCM responded in impressive fashion, taking set three 25-14 then claiming set four 25-23. Missouri Western was never really challenged in the fifth, leading from the start and winning 15-8 to hand Central Missouri its second MIAA loss of the season and third loss overall.

The Griffons were led by Jessie Thorup's 21 kills and 21.5 points. Thorup hit .213 for the match, outdueling UCM's top-hitter, Carly Sojka (20, .194). Thorup added 17 digs and a block assist. Lindsey Partridge matched her career high for kills in a second straight match with 11. Partridge hit .318 for the match. Blair Russell continued the trend with her career-high 11 kills and .367 hitting percentage. Not to be outdone, Kayla Ruff finished with a new career high, 29 digs. Jordan Chohon had 50 assists and 16 digs, tying a career-high digs in match number.

Missouri Western held Central Missouri well below its season average as the Jennies hit .195 while Missouri Western hit .216. The Jennies had 25 attack errors to the Griffons' 22. The win improved MWSU to 13-4 overall and 5-1 in MIAA play. The win also gave Missouri Western sole possession of second place in the MIAA, one game behind Central Oklahoma. MWSU hosts Lindenwood Saturday night in the MWSU Fieldhouse at 6 p.m. Lindenwood lost 3-0 at Northwest Missouri State, Friday night.