William Jewell Recap
Liz Eardly notched 14 kills while hitting .400 and Cassidy Arndt recorded a double-double with 10 kills and 15 digs but the Maryville volleyball team lost a 3-1 decision to William Jewell. The Saints won set one 25-19 before the Cardinals rallied in the final three sets 25-13, 25-18, 25-10. The contest was Senior Day for Maryville's lone senior Taylor Luebbers.
 
What Happened
The Saints grabbed the early lead with five of the first six points to take a lead they would not surrender. The Cardinals got as close as 7-5 until the Saints reeled off eight straight points. Eardly had a kill to start the run, and Arndt followed with a kill. Allison Lakin and Eardly had a block, and Lakin later pounded down a kill. After two WJC errors, Arndt served consecutive aces for a 15-5 lead as Maryville cruised.
 
In set two, the Saints edged to an 8-6 lead. The Cardinals used their best stretch of the evening and went up 15-8 to eventually draw even. The third set saw the Saints break a 7-7 tie with three straight points. Taylor Schellert had a kill, and Arndt followed with a kill. An error by WJC pushed the Saints ahead 10-7. Maryville was still leading 13-12 but the Cardinals used a key 7-0 run to take the lead. The Saints were down 7-4 before a WJC error pulled the Saints to within two. However, the Cardinals scored six straight to take control. Maryville made a late push with a 4-0 and closed to 19-13. The Saints saved four straight match points before the Cardinals prevailed.
 
Statistical Leaders
Kills: Liz Eardly – 14
Hitting Percentage: Liz Eardly – .400
Assists: Mikaela Kues – 24
Digs: A.J. Hallemann – 28
Blocks: Mikaela Kues and Liz Eardly – 4
Service Aces: Cassidy Arndt – 3
 
Notable
Cassidy Arndt recorded her eighth double-double of the season.
A.J. Hallemann tied her season best with 28 digs.
Mikaela Kues had 24 assists, the fourth time she has had at least 20 assists in a match.
 
Records
Maryville: 6-21, 0-15 GLVC
William Jewell: 10-19, 4-11 GLVC
 
What's Next
The Saints host No. 23 Rockhurst Saturday, Oct. 27, for a 3 p.m. first serve in Moloney Arena.