Missouri S&T pushed Drury to five sets but fell 25-27, 30-28, 15-25, 25-23, 7-15. The Miners rallied to win the second set and force a decider, but Drury pulled away in the fifth. The loss, combined with Upper Iowa’s win over Quincy, eliminated S&T from postseason contention.

By the Numbers
  • Kate Zipprich: 16 kills and a .583 hitting percentage.
  • Madison Smith: 15 kills; Grae Hunter: 12 kills and 11 digs.
  • Maggie Miller: 24 assists and a career-high 23 digs.
Yes, But

S&T showed resilience, winning two tightly contested sets and holding a five-point lead in the fourth. But Drury controlled the deciding set, ending the Miners’ postseason hopes.

What's Next

The Miners close out the season against Southwest Baptist, Illinois Springfield and Quincy.

Bottom Line

S&T’s postseason run is over, but its young contributors delivered career-best performances in a hard-fought match against a top conference opponent.