Rockhurst Recap
Cassidy Arndt registered her second straight double-double on 10 kills and 11 digs but No. 23 Rockhurst downed Maryville in three sets. The Hawks prevailed by scores of 25-8, 25-19, 25-16. A.J. Hallemann led the defensive efforts with 15 digs.
 
What Happened
Katie Verseman had a kill on the opening point but the Hawks surged into the lead on an 8-0 run. Liz Eardly ended the Rockhurst run with a kill. The visitors used a 6-0 burst to take the first set. Rockhurst grabbed the early lead in set two before the Saints responded with four straight points. Taylor Schellert started the run with a kill, and after an RU error, Arndt put down a kill. The Saints had a triple block by the combo of Mikaela Kues, Cassidy Arndt and Schellert to cut the gap down to 9-6. The Saints drew even at 13-13 on a kill by Arndt. Rockhurst tallied three straight and to retake the lead and build a 2-0 edge. Rockhurst led in set three 11-7 until the Saints tied the score on a 4-0 burst, capped by a kill by Faith Ahlhardt. After RU went ahead, the Saints got as close as 17-16 on a Kayla Nystedt kill. Rockhurst ended the match by scoring six straight.
 
Statistical Leaders
Kills: Cassidy Arndt – 11
Hitting Percentage: Taylor Schellert – .375
Assists: Kayla Buxton – 17
Digs: A.J. Hallemann – 15
Blocks: Liz Eardly and Natalia Pia – 2
 
Records
Maryville: 6-22, 0-16 GLVC
Rockhurst: 24-6, 12-4 GLVC
 
What's Next
The Saints continue their season-ending home stand with a match against McKendree Tuesday, Oct. 30. The contest will start at 7 p.m.