SPRINGFIELD, ILL.  – The Maryville volleyball team ran its winning streak to a season-high five straight victories with a 3-1 win at Illinois Springfield to close the regular season. The Saints triumphed 22-25, 25-20, 25-18, 25-10 and clinched the No. 4 seed at the upcoming 2026 GLVC Championship Tournament.
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Emma Keele and
Ellie Witthaus led the way with 15 kills apiece, while
Natalie Frazier added 14 kills. Witthaus reached a career best with her kill total. Keele and Frazier both recorded double doubles on the afternoon.
Mallory Sell finished with 23 kills as the Saints set a season high with 120 digs.
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HOW IT HAPPENED
The Saints finished the match with 63 kills and a .241 hitting percentage while holding the Prairie Stars to a .125 mark. Maryville also held advantages in assists (58-38) and digs (120-98) to secure the league victory. The
Saints responded after dropping the opening set, raising their offensive efficiency in each of the next three frames. Maryville hit .250 in the second set and .302 in the third to take control of the match. The offense continued to click in the fourth, as the Saints dominated byÂ
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18 kills while committing just three errors to close out the 25-10 victory.
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Statistical Leaders
Kills: Emma Keele and Ellie Witthaus - 15
Hitting Percentage: Joanna Gillen - .471
Assists: Taylor Reynolds - 27
Service Aces: Emma Keele and Mallory Sell - 1
Digs: Mallory Sell - 23
Blocks: Hailey Levinson - 2
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Records
Maryville: 15-13, 9-4 GLVC
Illinois Springfield: 7-20, 1-12 GLVC
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What's Next?
Maryville faces No. 5 seed Drury Thursday, Nov. 12, in the quarterfinals of the 2026 GLVC Tournament to be hosted in Williamsville, Ill.
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