Rolla, Mo. – The Maryville men's volleyball team was looking to end its skid but Missouri S&T held off the Saints in a 25-15, 25-15, 25-22 Wednesday. Caden Klingbeil led a balanced effort with five kills on just seven swings and a .571 hitting percentage. Cameron Chambers distributed 23 assists to direct the offense.
 
Missouri S&T recap
The Saints scored two straight points on a Victor Ganev kill and a Miner error for a 9-8 lead in set one. Missouri S&T answered with five straight points to retake the lead. David Fleischer put down a kill to pull the Saints to within 13-10 but Maryville never got any closer.
 
In the second set, the Miners roared out to a quick start by scoring the first nine points. A Ganev kill started a 3-0 burst. Jacob Fischer had a kill and an error by Missouri S&T pulled the Saints to within 9-3. Maryville later scored four of five points and trimmed the deficit to 21-13.
 
Trailing 6-5 in the third, Fleischer drilled in a kill before a Miner mistake pushed the Saints ahead 7-6. The hosted went back ahead and stayed in front at 17-14. Maryville closed the gap to 17-16. The teams traded the next nine points until Chambers' kill made it 21-20. However, the Miners scored three of the next four points and held on for the victory.
 
Statistical Leaders
Kills: Caden Klingbeil - 5
Hitting Percentage: Caden Klingbeil - .571
Assists: Cameron Chambers - 23
Digs: Cameron Chambers and Avery Pohlman - 3
Blocks:  Caden Klingbeil - 2
Service Aces: Jacob Fischer - 1
 
Records
Maryville: 1-6
Missouri S&T: 3-6
 
What's Next?
The Saints are back at home Friday, Feb. 3, as Culver-Stockton visits for a 6 p.m. first serve.