Missouri Baptist Recap
The Maryville volleyball team made the short trek down Conway Road to take on No. 1 Missouri Baptist Tuesday night. The Spartans kept the Saints offense in check to win 25-16, 25-19, 25-14. Allison Lakin pounded down a season-best 11 kills while hitting .318 to pace the Maryville offense.
 
What Happened
Lakin had two straight kills to create a 6-6 tie in the opening set. The score was tied three more times, the last at 11-11 after an MBU error. But the Spartans tallied four straight. The Saints cut their deficit to 16-14 but would not get any closer. In set two, kills by Faith Ahlhardt and Mikaela Kues put the Saints on top 3-1. A Cassidy Arndt termination was good for a 4-3 edge but the Spartans used a 10-1 burst to take control. Maryville went on a 5-0 run to close to 17-13 but MBU kept the lead. The home side went on an early 8-0 spree to jump ahead.

Statistical Leaders
Kills: Allison Lakin – 11
Hitting Percentage: Allison Lakin – .318
Assists: Ali Vaughn – 10
Digs: Anna Johnson – 10
Blocks: Cassidy Arndt – 3

Records
Maryville: 4-16
Missouri Baptist: 21-4

What's Next?
Maryville makes its way to Indianapolis for the Midwest Crossover Tournament. The Saints play twice Friday, Oct. 18, and once more Saturday, Oct. 19.