Liberty, Mo. – Despite four players recording double-digit kills, the Maryville women's volleyball team dropped a 3-1 decision at William Jewell Friday evening. The Saints won set one 25-18 but the host Cardinals rallied in the next three sets 25-20, 25-22, 25-23. Taylor Hasbrook recorded a career-high 33 digs for the Saints.
 
William Jewell recap               
The Saints hit .279 while holding the Cardinals to a .105 mark. Maryville was down 13-8 before the Saint reeled off 10 straight points. After a WJC hitting error, Caroline Glastetter and Ella Brinkmann notched consecutive kills. The Saints defense forced two more errors as the Saints surged. Three kills in a row put the Saints up by five as Maryville took the opener.
 
The Cardinals led for most of set two and were up 21-18. Back-to-back kills by Karolina Rodowski and Grace Graham pulled the Saints to within 21-20. However, WJC scored the final four points to even the match. William Jewell led 7-5 but a 4-0 put the Saints down by six. Maryville stayed close and crept to within 17-16. The Cardinals went back up 23-18 but the Saints never got back within three points.
 
The fourth set was close throughout and WJC held the advantage up to 23-21. Taylor Keck had a kill to pull the Saints to 23-22. At set point, Hanna Dressing put down a kill to cut the gap to 24-23. However, the Cardinals won the next point to take the match. Ella Brinkmann notched a double-double with 16 kills and 11 digs. Glastetter had 13 kills while hitting .296, while Graham and Keck both added 10 kills apiece.
 
Statistical Leaders
Kills: Ella Brinkmann - 16
Hitting Percentage: Caroline Glastetter - .296
Assists: Abbie Schnell - 33
Service Aces: Taylor Hasbrook and Taylor Keck - 1
Digs: Taylor Hasbrook - 33
Blocks: Hanna Dressing - 3
 
Records
Maryville: 11-6, 1-4 GLVC
William Jewell: 8-10, 1-4 GLVC
 
What's Next?
The Saints stay in the Kansas City area and play at Rockhurst Saturday, Oct. 1.