Kingsville, TX – The Westminster Griffins Volleyball team wrapped up their weekend in Texas with another split, defeating Missouri Southern in four sets before falling to the University of Minnesota Duluth in straight sets. The Griffins now hold a 2-2 record to start their 2024 season.

Match 1: Westminster def. Missouri Southern, 3-1

Westminster showcased a balanced attack in their victory over Missouri Southern, winning the match with set scores of 25-10, 25-16, 23-25, 25-20. The Griffins' offense found its rhythm, hitting .194 for the match while holding Missouri Southern to a .132 hitting percentage.

Top Performers:

• Kills:
  • Mailei Myers – 13
  • Breegan Huntsman – 11
  • Claire Cook – 11
• Aces:
  • Mailei Myers – 3
  • Alanna Lee – 1
  • Abby Reardon – 1
• Blocks:
  • Mailei Myers – 2
  • Regan Jackson – 1
  • Hailey Killett – 1
• Assists:
  • Leila Cornejo – 22
  • Kaitlyn Eichert – 12
  • Alanna Lee – 4
• Digs:
  • Alanna Lee – 16
  • Breegan Huntsman – 11
  • Leila Cornejo – 10

Set-by-Set Summary:

• Set 1: Westminster started slow, hitting .000 with 8 kills and 8 errors, but still managed to keep Missouri Southern at bay, winning 25-10.
• Set 2: The Griffins hit a match-best .293 in the second set, cruising to a 25-16 victory.
• Set 3: Missouri Southern bounced back, winning a closely contested third set, 25-23.
• Set 4: Westminster closed out the match strong with a .244 hitting percentage, sealing the victory with a 25-20 win.

Match 2: University of Minnesota Duluth def. Westminster, 3-0

In the second match of the day, Westminster faced a tough opponent in Minnesota Duluth, falling in three straight sets. Stats are still being processed for this match and will be available shortly.

The Griffins will look to build on their weekend performance as they continue their season. For more updates, follow Westminster Volleyball on social media or visit WestminsterGriffins.com.