The Thunder volleyball team was back at home for their final home match of the season last night against the #9 ranked Spurgeon College Knights. The Thunder would start slow, but would find a groove after about halfway through the first set. Trailing 11-7, the Thunder would rally off 10 straight points to set the tone for the remainder of the match. The seniors would be sent out on top as the Thunder would sweep the #9 ranked Knights (25-16, 25-14, 25-21). It was a defensive showcase on Tuesday night as the Thunder would total 10 blocks (six assists, four solo) with sophomore, Katie Drake leading the way with six total (four assists, two solo). Drake would also have six kills on offense. Junior, Ellie Wilson lead the offense with 12 kills, while freshman, Shaliah Ensley would stuff the stat sheet with 28 assists, three service aces, 11 digs, and two block assists. The Thunder volleyball program honored senior, Jaiden Brewer, and junior, Malloree Matlack, after the conclusion of the match. Both were a part of last year's 2025 National Championship team. With the win, the Thunder clinched the #1 seed in the NCCAA Central Region Tournament with two matches left to play. They sit at 14-4 overall and 8-0 in region play.

The Thunder will play their final two regular season matches on the road. They will travel to Moberly, Missouri on Friday, October 23rd to play the Central Bible University Saints before playing the Calvary University Warriors on Saturday, October 24th to close out their regular season.

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