WC Missouri News

Central Missouri Jennies Volleyball secured a 3-1 victory over the Drury Panthers on Tuesday, Nov. 4, at the O'Reilly Family Event Center in Springfield. The match scores were 25-18, 25-23, 25-27, and 25-23.

The Jennies opened strong with a first-set win following a late run that included two kills from junior Maya Fergerson and contributions from middle blocker Rachel Ziesman. In the second set, Central Missouri built on their lead with an 8-2 run highlighted by four kills from Emma Siron.

Drury took the third set in extra points but could not hold onto an eight-point lead in the fourth. Central Missouri tied the score at 23 after a significant rally and clinched the win following a Drury attack error.

Defensively, four Jennies players recorded double-digit digs. Redshirt senior Grace Winkelmann led with 25 digs, added six assists—a career high—and contributed two service aces. Defensive specialist Ragin Corwin also made an impact with 11 digs.

Senior Kayla Baer achieved her eighth double-double of the season by recording a match-high 51 assists along with 18 digs and three kills. Shaye Koski led offensively for Central Missouri with a match-best 18 kills on a .364 hitting percentage, as well as six digs and five blocks—a career best for her.

Central Missouri finished with a higher hitting percentage than Drury (.212 to .191). Middle blocker Kaelyn McDonald contributed ten kills on a .360 attack percentage and four blocks. Sophomore Brenna Kelly collected nine digs during the match.

The Jennies will continue their MIAA schedule on Friday, Nov. 7, when they host No. 20-ranked Missouri Western Griffons at Dr. Peggy Martin Court inside Jerry M. Hughes Athletics Center in Warrensburg.