LIBERTY, Mo. - The William Jewell volleyball team put together a solid defensive effort over the final two sets on Tuesday night but came up short in a 3-0 loss to Southwest Baptist. The Cardinals drop to 4-9 on the season, 0-5 in conference play. 

HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Bearcats wasted little time in the opening set, taking a 22-4 lead on their way to winning 25-7. 
• Set two was closer as each team traded points until late. With Jewell leading 19-18, SBU went on a 5-1 run to take a 23-20 lead. The Cardinals got a kill from Paityn Hardison to pull back within one but a Bearcat kill and Jewell error ended the set 25-23. 
• The Cardinals took the early lead in set three, 8-4 after kills by Tatum Ernt and Lily Johnson only to see SBU rally and go in front, 15-12. Jewell responded with a 12-6 run capped by back-to-back kills from Johnson to get to set point, 24-21. The Bearcats mounted a comeback late, eventually taking the lead 25-24. The final stretch included three ties and three lead changes before SBU took the set, 29-27. 

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• Jewell posted 60 digs and 10 blocks on the night, second most this season and highest totals in a three set match. 
• Libero Haidan Baade led the way with a match-high 17 digs, while Hannah Cope had a season-best 10, to go along with 10 assists. 
• Ernt came off the bench for a game-high five blocks, which was matched by Robison. 
• Chloe Robison and Bella LaPorta finished with six kills a piece. 

UP NEXT
The Cardinals take a short break from GLVC play on Friday night as they travel to Missouri Southern. First serve is set for 6 p.m.