ST. LOUIS – [Box Score] For the seventh time in 15 seasons, the Missouri Baptist women's volleyball team has won 30 or more contests. The Spartans improved to 30-2 on the season with a 3-0 victory over Hannibal-LaGrange (25-17, 25-16, and 25-13).
"Getting to 30 wins is very special," said head coach Chris Nichols. "It has only happened six other times in program history. The milestone is a testament to the hard work that these girls put in the practice gym every day and shows the depth of our team. It has been a long season and we have had a lot of different girls step up at different times throughout the year."
No. 7 Missouri Baptist never allowed the Trojans to get into rhythm, as they dominated from start to finish. MBU hit .247 in the contest, blasting 38 kills and 18 errors on 81 swings.
Junior Hannah Carey was outstanding for the Spartans. She posted nine kills and five errors on 15 swings, while adding two aces, six digs, and two block assists.
Freshman Kristina Medanovic unloaded on nine kills and three errors on 12 swings. She posted a solo block and a bloc assist in three sets.
Junior Ally Krus led the Spartans with 30 assists, while adding eight digs. She posted two solo blocks and two block assists.
Freshman Shelby Clifton recorded a career-high three service aces in limited action.
The Spartans will host the final two matches of the regular season before heading to American Midwest Conference tournament play.