The #1 ranked Thunder volleyball team took their final regular season roadtrip to play two matches in Missouri this weekend. On Friday evening, the Thunder played Cottey College for the second time this season. The Thunder and Comets met on August 29th at the Thunder Invitational where the Thunder would win in four sets. Friday would see the same result as the Thunder would defeat the Comets 3-1 to take the season series (24-26, 25-23, 25-15, 25-21). Three Thunder players would have double-digit kills led by sophomore, outside hitter, Ellie Wilson who had 14 kills, while senior, middle hitter, Hannah Beukelman would have 11 to pace the Thunder. Senior, Liv Lubbers would have a double-double with 10 kills and 13 digs. Sophomore, setter, Ellie Suber would have a near triple-double with seven kills, 42 assists, and 11 digs on the night. Sophomore, Jaiden Brewer and freshman, Cheyenne Crow would have four and three aces, respectively, to chip in on the scoring.

On Saturday afternoon, the Thunder would travel further south to Joplin, Missouri to battle Midwest Christian College Conference and NCCAA Central Region rival, #8 Ozark Christian. The Thunder also defeated the Ambassadors earlier in the season at home by a score of 3-1. In the top-10 battle, the Thunder would sweep the Ambassadors on Saturday (25-22, 25-22, 25-14). Wilson would have a dominate match by recording 18 kills, while hitting a staggering 0.552 attack percentage on the afternoon. Seniors, Jacey Schurle and Hali Clark would combine for nine blocks (two solo, seven assists) to lead the defense, while Abby Blake would have 18 digs. With the two victories, the Thunder earned their 20th win to move to 20-1 on the season, 9-0 in the MCCC, and 10-0 in the Central Region.

The Thunder will play their final four matches at home starting with their final NAIA opponent, Stephens College, on Tuesday, October 14th at 5:00PM at the Howie's Activity Center in Manhattan, Kansas.

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