The Thunder volleyball team would look to win their fifth straight region title and earn the automatic bid to the NCCAA National Tournament. They would have to win two matches to get there. After a bye into the semifinal, the Thunder would play the winner of the 4/5 matchup and the #4 seed Calvary University Warriors would be the victors. This would setup a true road match for the Thunder as they would be playing in the Pyramid Athletic Center on Calvary's campus in Belton, Missouri. The Thunder defeated the Warriors by way of sweep in their two regular season meetings and Thursday would be much of the same. The Thunder would sweep the Warriors again led by freshman, Jordan Miller who had 13 kills. Sophomore, Katie Drake would have nine kills and hit 0.571 from her middle position. Junior, Malloree Matlack would have 17 digs to lead the defense for the Thunder.

After the semifinal win, the Thunder would advance to the final on Friday against rival and #3 seed the Ozark Christian College Ambassadors. This would be the fourth time the Thunder and Ambassadors have met this season with the Thunder winning all three previous matches. On Friday, this match would be an instant classic. The Thunder and Ambassadors would alternate set wins as the Ambassadors took the first and third sets, while the Thunder took the second and fourth sets leading to a fifth and deciding set. Each team would trade blows with the Thunder prevailing 15-12 in the final set. Three Thunder players would have double digit kills led by junior, Ellie Wilson who would have 19 kills and 16 digs to secure a double-double. Miller would have 16 kills and junior, Jayda Juenemann would chip in with 10. Sophomore, Cheyenne Crow would lead the defense with 21 kills, while four other who also have double digit digs. Freshman, Shaliah Ensley would have 50 assists to setup the offensive attack. The Thunder claimed their fifth straight region title with the thrilling win. With the two wins, the Thunder are now 20-4 as they earned the automatic bid to the NCCAA National Championships in Arlington, Texas.

The Thunder will continue postseason play at the NCCAA National Championships on Wednesday, November 18th at a to be determined time. They are awaiting their seeding for the tournament which will determine the time and opponent. 

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