The University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) volleyball team defeated Grand Valley State in a 3-1 victory to advance to the Midwest Region Final. UMSL had a strong performance from its defense, improving their record to 32-1 while Grand Valley State finished their season with a record of 27-5. UMSL dominated the opening frame with a 25-15 set win and continued to perform well throughout the match. The Tritons will now face Ferris State in the championship match.

Why It Matters

This victory puts the University of Missouri-St. Louis volleyball team in a strong position to compete for the Midwest Region championship. Their strong defense and overall performance have earned them a spot in the final.

By the Numbers
  • UMSL improved their record to 32-1
  • Grand Valley State finished their season with a record of 27-5
  • The Tritons hit .236 with 56 kills against 23 errors in 140 chances
  • UMSL recorded four blocks in the final set
State of Play
  • UMSL will face Ferris State in the championship match
  • This is a rematch of last year's Midwest Regional final
  • It is the third consecutive year that UMSL and Ferris State have met in the postseason
Bottom Line

The University of Missouri-St. Louis volleyball team secured a victory against Grand Valley State and now moves on to the Midwest Region championship match against Ferris State. With a strong defense and impressive performance, UMSL is poised to compete for the regional title.