ST. LOUS—Missouri Baptist continued their winning ways on Thursday evening, taking a sweep over Mount Mercy University (Iowa). With this win, the Spartans stay perfect, advancing to a record of 5-0.

It was another match of back and forth with the teams trading points early on in set one. Tied 8-8, kills from Drew Iliff and Miljan Kastratovic followed by Mustang errors put MBU ahead, 12-9, forcing Mount Mercy's first timeout. Each side continued exchanging kills with the Spartans staying just a step ahead. They'd go on to take set one, 25-21.

Set two followed suit, as Missouri Baptist maintained a slight lead throughout the majority. However, a kill from MMU's  Armenado , followed by another from Stoimenov tied things up at 17 each. Kills from Luka Cajic and Kastratovic would put MBU back on top (21-17), prompting another Mustang timeout. From there, Spartan errors brought Mount Mercy within one. With his team at game point (24-23), Coach Tom Young utilized his first timeout of the match. After the break, a kill from Iliff would seal the deal, giving MBU set two, 25-23.

The third set began like the others, however, MBU eventually gained some needed momentum. They'd go on a run, granting themselves a comfortable lead (13-7), before Mount Mercy called for a timeout. Errors from the Mustangs would continue to push MBU ahead. The mistakes ultimately cost them, allowing Missouri Baptist to claim the sweep, 25-19.

Outside hitter Luka Cajic led in the kills' category, clocking out at 13 total. Miljan Kastratovic finished right behind Cajic with a total of 10.

Libero Skyler Capllonch led the evening in digs, tying his season high of 15 total, while setter Jason Harman dished out 40 assists.

The Spartans have some time off until Friday, February 1. They'll make way to Kentucky to compete in the Campbellsville University Invitational. They will take on the tournament host Friday evening at 7 p.m.