Owensboro, Ky. - The Maryville volleyball squad earned a split on the final day of the Kentucky Wesleyan Tournament. The Saints were toppled by Missouri Western in three sets but bounced host KWC in four and finished the tourney with a strong 3-1 showing.
 
Missouri Western match
Hannah Scrum paced the Saints with 12 kills but the Griffons won by scores of 25-16, 25-21, 25-19. MWSU hit a sparkling .363 to key the victory.
 
Statistical Leaders
Kills: Hannah Scrum - 12
Hitting Percentage: Hannah Scrum - .375
Assists: Abbie Schnell - 14
Service Aces: Taylor Hasbrook - 2
Digs: Regina Elguezabal - 10
Blocks: Makenna Brauman and Karolina Rodowski - 1
 
Records
Maryville: 3-3
Missouri Western: 6-1
 
Kentucky Wesleyan match
The Saints moved past Kentucky Wesleyan 25-22, 16-25, 26-24, 25-22. Mikaela Kues hit a sizzling .458 with on a season-high 12 kills, while Hannah Scrum added 10 kills with a .333 hitting percentage. The Saints scored five of six points to get to set point at 24-22, and Rachel Hurt had a kill for a 1-0 lead. After KWC took set two, the Saints looked to be in trouble but saved two straight set points for a 24-24 tie. After a block by Hannah Scrum, Taylor Hasbrook served an ace for a thrilling 26-24 win. In the final set, Maryville was down 19-18 but tallied three straight to jump ahead. The Saints kept a narrow lead until Makenna Brauman's tip shot ended the match 25-22.
 
Statistical Leaders
Kills: Mikaela Kues - 12
Hitting Percentage: Mikaela Kues - .458
Assists: Abbie Schnell - 37
Service Aces: Rachel Hurt - 2
Digs: Taylor Hasbrook - 14
Blocks: Mikaela Kues and Hannah Scrum - 4
 
Records
Maryville: 4-3
Kentucky Wesleyan: 2-6
 
What's Next?
The Saints start Great Lakes Valley Conference play as they travel to Southern Indiana Thursday, Sept. 16. Maryville hosts its home opener Saturday, Sept. 18, as Lindenwood comes to Moloney Arena for a 3 p.m. start. All fans will be required to wear a mask while inside the Simon Athletic Center.