Spartans Dominate Against Conference Opponent

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Missouri Baptist MISSOURI 10-2, 3-0

William Woods (MO) WILLIAM 0-4, 0-3

Missouri Baptist MISSOURI

10-2, 3-0

Final

Sep. 15, 2026

William Woods (MO) WILLIAM

0-4, 0-3

Set Scores
Team	1	2	3	F
Missouri Baptist MISSOURI	25	25	25	(3)
William Woods (MO) WILLIAM	23	6	10	(0)

Summary
Box Score

Game Recap: Women's Volleyball | 9/15/2026 10:18:00 PM

Spartans Dominate Against Conference Opponent

FULTON, Mo. – The Missouri Baptist University women's volleyball team handled business against conference opponent Williams Woods University, sweeping the Owls in three sets, 25-23, 25-6, 25-10.

The match featured contributions from throughout the Spartans' roster, with every player seeing action on the court. Eight Spartans recorded at least one kill, while seven recorded at least one block.

The opening set proved to be the most competitive, featuring 11 ties throughout. The Owls' freshman attacker Isabella Ruether led Williams Woods with six kills in the set, while the Spartans saw three players contribute in the setting game. Alohilani Bursey, Martina Ligabue and Julia Reis Pereira each recorded an assist in the opening frame. MBU closed out the set with an Ashlynn Hughes kill to secure the 25-23 victory.

The Spartans came out firing in the second and third sets, refusing to let up once they gained momentum. MBU capitalized on Williams Woods' attacking errors and put together scoring runs of up to 10 points. The Spartans quickly took control of both sets, cruising to a 25-6 victory in the second before closing out the sweep with a 25-10 third-set win.

Reis Pereira had a standout performance, leading the Spartans with three aces and 24 digs. The Spartans also received balanced production on both sides of the net, with Fernanda Perini leading the team with 11 kills and Hughes recording a team-high six blocks.

The Spartans will have just a couple of days off before returning to action in Des Moines, Iowa, where they will face Grand View University on Friday. Both teams enter the matchup undefeated in conference play, setting the stage for a potential Friday night thriller.

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