The No. 5 seeded Griffon Volleyball team (21-8, 13-3 MIAA) put up a good fight but ultimately lost 3–1 to No. 4 seed St. Cloud State (27-6, 18-2 NSIC) in the NCAA Central Region Tournament. The match, held on December 4 in Kearney, Nebraska, saw the Griffons win a close third set but fall short in the first, second, and fourth sets with scores of 25–21, 25–11, and 25–21 respectively. Taylor Russell led the team with 14 kills, while Anna Weberg contributed significantly with a service ace and 16 digs. Despite a valiant effort from the Griffons, they could not manage to seal the match against the more dominant Huskies.

By the Numbers
  • Griffons finished with 14 kills from Taylor Russell.
  • MoWest's Anna Weberg had 3 service aces and a team-high 16 digs.
State of Play
  • The Griffons managed a strong performance in the third set, winning 27-25.
  • St. Cloud took early control in sets one and two, establishing their dominance in the match.
What's Next

The Griffon Volleyball team will regroup and look to build on their performance in future seasons, focusing on strengthening their playoff contention. The experience gained from tough matches like these will be crucial for player development.

Bottom Line

Despite the loss, the Griffons showcased resilience against a strong opponent, demonstrating crucial moments of team spirit that will serve them well in future competitions. The commitment and effort shown in the tournament reflect positively on the program’s potential moving forward.