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MARYVILLE, Mo. – Griffon volleyball (16-9) rallied back to defeat Northwest Missouri (13-11) in five sets. MWSU extended their winning streak to five games and has won nine of the last 10 matches.

RALLY WHEN IT MATTERED
Tied 7-7 in the fourth set, an Ali Tauchen kill ignited a 7-2 run to take a 14-9 lead in the set and Missouri Western never looked back. MWSU closed out the fourth set on a 5-0 rally to win 25-15. The momentum carried over to the fifth set as the Griffons dominated and ended the match with 12-2 run to win the set 15-5.

LIVING ON THE EDGE
In its five match win streak, Missouri Western has been pushed to five sets in the three of the matches. Prior to that stretch, MWSU did not have a match go more than four sets.

ONE-SIDED RIVALRY
The Griffons swept the season series for the fifth time in the last six seasons and have won three straight matches against the Bearcats. MWSU has also won the last five meetings at Bearcat Arena in Maryville, Missouri. After 94 meetings between the two teams, Missouri Western leads the all-time series 70-24.

UP NEXT
The Griffons return to the MWSU Fieldhouse on Friday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. against Lindenwood. The match is part of Pink Week presented by Family Center Farm and Home.