WARRENSBURG, Mo. – The Central Missouri Jennies (4-6, 0-1 MIAA) fell to No. 3 Nebraska-Kearney Lopers (13-0, 1-0 MIAA) by a final score of 3-0 (17-25, 22-25, 20-25) on Friday, Sept. 27, from Dr. Peggy Martin Court inside the Jerry M. Hughes Athletics Center in Warrensburg.
After taking the opening set of the match, the Lopers never relinquished en route to their 13
th victory of the season led by Peyton Neff's double-double performance (34 assists and 15 digs).
Central Missouri was paced offensively by sophomore
Elinor Engel's match-high 12 kills adding three blocks and two digs while middle blocker
Rachel Ziesman (four blocks) and senior
Tiffany Little (four digs) contributed eight kills each.
Libero
Grace Winkelmann led the Jens defensively in the back row with a match-high 18 digs, plus, senior
Arley Anderson and defensive specialist
Brenna Kelly collected 11 digs for good measure. Setter
Kayla Baer had a match-best 35 assists adding four blocks, while sophomore
Maya Fergerson had six kills and middle blocker / right side
Grace Wagers contributed four blocks and four kills.
The Jens return to the court on Saturday, Sept. 28, as they continue conference play against the Fort Hays State Tigers (9-1, 1-0 MIAA) beginning at 6:00 p.m. from Dr. Peggy Martin Court inside the Jerry M. Hughes Athletics Center in Warrensburg.
