ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The No. 10-ranked MoWest volleyball team earned its 20th victory of the 2026 season with a 3-0 sweep of Arkansas-Fort Smith on Friday evening at the MWSU Fieldhouse at Looney Complex.
The Griffons won by set scores of 25-21, 25-11 and 25-22, improving to 20-3 overall and 8-1 in MIAA play. The Lions dropped to 17-12 overall and 2-8 in conference action.
MoWest finished with 50 kills and a .288 hitting percentage while holding Arkansas-Fort Smith to a .142 hitting percentage.
Mackenzie Peters led the Griffons with a match-high 10 kills on a .600 hitting percentage, adding three block assists and one service ace. Taylor Russell and Holly Heldt each recorded nine kills, while Noelle Sutcliffe added eight and Brooklyn Gormley finished with seven.
Anna Weberg led the defensive effort with 19 digs, followed by Dakota Hendricks with 12. Emma Duff recorded 22 assists, while Katelyn Diani-O'Day added 11.
The Griffons opened the match with a 7-0 run before holding off a late push by the Lions to take the first set, 25-21.
MoWest dominated the second set, hitting .514 with 19 kills and zero attacking errors to secure a 25-11 victory. The Griffons maintained control in the third set, holding off a late Arkansas-Fort Smith push to complete the sweep with a 25-22 win.
What's Next
The No. 10 Griffons return to the Looney Complex on Saturday, Oct. 31, to host Northeastern State at 2 p.m. for Senior Day. MoWest will recognize its six seniors: Hayley Barsky, Skylar Walters, Holly Heldt, Anna Weberg, Emily Loy and Taylor Russell.
