ST. JOSEPH – Griffon Volleyball (10-9, 3-4) snapped a three-game skid with a sweep of Fort Hays State (6-13, 0-7) on Saturday afternoon.
 
The Griffons jumped out to an impressive 2-0 lead, winning the first set by nine and the second by 17 before escaping with the third set win to complete the sweep.
 
NOTABLES

• The win ended a streak of three-straight losses for MWSU
• Fort Hays State jumped out to a 6-1 lead in the third before the Griffons went on a 15-6 run to jump on top 16-12
• MWSU never trailed again in the third, but after leading 22-18 and 24-20, FHSU went on a little run to make the set much closer
• Fort Hays State's eight points in the second set were the fewest allowed by the Griffons this season

 
STATS AND LEADERS

• Ali Tauchen had six kills in the first set and ended the match with nine
• Missouri Western held FHSU to a -.290 hitting percentage in the second set
• Stephanie Doak led MWSU with 12 kills
• Rachel Losch had a team-high seven total blocks
• Liv Winker led the team with 34 assists
• Audrey Keim had a team-high 18 digs

 
UP NEXT

• Three more home matches, beginning with Pittsburg State (15-5, 4-3) on Friday, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m.
• Pittsburg State was swept by No. 13 Washburn on Saturday
• The Griffons also host No. 18 Central Oklahoma next Saturday, Oct. 6 at 3 p.m.