October 31, 2025 – Emporia State volleyball completed the season sweep of Northwest Missouri on Friday night, picking up the 3-1 road win over the Bearcats.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Throughout the first half of set one, Emporia State held a slim lead, as they held a 15-12 advantage over the Bearcats. Northwest Missouri rallied to eventually take a 21-18 advantage, forcing an Emporia State timeout. After facing set point trailing 24-1, the Hornets scored four straight and six of the next seven to take the first frame 27-25.
The Hornets jumped out to a 5-2 win early in the second set, before Northwest Missouri eventually pulled back level at 7-7. Neither team led the remainder of the set by more than two points, but the Bearcats were able to pull level in the match with a 25-23 set two win.
In set three, Emporia State trailed 9-7 early on before rallying to take the lead for good at 10-9. The Hornets would roll in the frame, sealing a 2-1 lead in the match with a 25-18 set three win.
Set four was more of the same with a tightly contested frame. Emporia State held a narrow margin throughout, with Northwest Missouri trimming the Hornet lead to 19-18 late in the set to force a timeout. Following the timeout, the Hornets answered the call, scoring six of the last eight points to clinch set four 25-20 and seal the 3-1 win on Friday night in Maryville.
A LOOK AT THE STATS
Nyia Anderson led the Hornet attack with 22 kills on .306 hitting. The 22 kills for the outside hitter from Grand Prairie, Texas is a career high.
Emma Klett notched 14 kills, her sixth double-digit kill match this season and her third straight.
Brailee Bogle had 28 assists and
Delainee Dexter had 16 of her own while adding nine kills.
UP NEXT
Emporia State will take on #23 Missouri Western on Saturday night in St. Joseph, Mo. First serve between the Hornets and Griffons is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. from MWSU Fieldhouse.
