Volleyball Opens MIAA In-Season Tournament with 3-1 Win over Arkansas Fort Smith

JOPLIN, Mo. — Missouri Southern volleyball (7-12) defeated Arkansas Fort Smith (14-9) 3-1 (25-21, 25-23, 18-25, 25-17) on Wednesday evening at Leggett & Platt Athletic Center to commence the MIAA In-Season Tournament. MSSU totaled 56 kills and hit .224 while holding UAFS to 41 kills and a .174 hitting percentage. The Missouri Southern Lions move to 7-12 in 2026 while UAFS goes to 14-9 overall this season. Grace Gardner finished with 14 kills, 18 digs and three blocks while hitting .323. Addysen Alvis scored 16 points with 14 kills, seven digs, one ace and one solo block. Brenna Weaver recorded…