The William Jewell volleyball team survived Southwest Baptist on Saturday in the Mabee Center in five sets by scores of 21-25, 25-13, 25-14, 19-25, 15-13. The Cardinals improve to 7-13 overall and 3-5 in Great Lakes Valley Conference action.
How it Happened
- With the Cardinals leading by three in the opening set, Southwest Baptist went on a 8-4 run to take a 21-20 lead. Jewell committed three errors over the final five points to give SBU the set.
- The Cardinals wasted little time responding in the second set, jumping out to a 23-12 lead behind four kills each from Lily Johnson, Paityn Hardison, and Grace Baucom.
- Tied at four in set three, Jewell went on an 14-7 run on their way to a 25-14 win, led by six kills from Elizabeth Quinn.
- The fourth set was a back-and-forth affair but SBU scored the final five points of the set to force the deciding finale.
- Jewell jumped on top 12-8 in the finale only to see the Bearcats rally and pull within one at 14-13 but a Maddie Wingert kill ended the threat.
For the Cardinals
- Quinn led the Cardinals with a season-high 16 kills on a .583 attack percentage while Johnson added 10, tying her career-high. Quinn also had seven blocks.
- Megan Rhule dished out 25 assists with Lauren Castaneda had 23.
- Kennedy Ruckh finished with 24 kills while Mary Booton chipped in 10.
For the Bearcats
- Ana Hanes finished with 13 kills to lead the Bearcats.
- Makenzie Bouse handed out 48 assists while Delanie Tipton had five blocks.
- Kylie Talbott had a match-high 26 digs.
Up Next
Jewell heads to Indianapolis, Ind. next weekend for the Midwest Region Crossover featuring all teams from the GLVC, GLIAC and GMAC conferences. Seeding will be announced early next week.
