LIBERTY, Mo. - The William Jewell volleyball team closed out the 2026 season on Saturday afternoon, falling 3-0 to Missouri-St. Louis, who is receiving votes in the national poll. The Cardinals finish the season 8-21 overall, doubling their win total from a year ago, and 4-9 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference, the most since 2023.
Trailing 13-6 in set one, the Cardinals went on a 4-2 run, capped by a kill from
Allie Vanderbeek to pull back within five. UMSL used a 7-1 run to open up a 22-11 advantage before back-to-back aces and a kill from
Macy Bartlett helped Jewell go on a quick 4-0 run. The Tritons finished with three straight point to take the set, 25-15. After block from Vanderbeek and
Cassidy Hurst followed by a kill from
Emily Brannan made it 12-10 early in set three. UMSL closed the match on a 13-3 run to take the match in three.
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- Vanderbeek led the Cardinals with four kills while Olivia Starr had 10 assists.
- Bartlett finished with a team high nine digs, two aces, and one block.
