Grace Gardner Named All-MIAA Honorable Mention

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Missouri Southern volleyball's Grace Gardner earned 2026 All-MIAA Honorable Mention honors, the league announced Wednesday. The senior outside hitter from Springfield, Missouri, ranked second on MSSU with 244 kills while averaging 2.74 kills per set. Gardner appeared in 26 matches and 89 sets during the 2026 season. She recorded a .229 hitting percentage and contributed 16 assists, seven service aces and 213 digs (2.39 per set). Gardner also totaled 38 blocks, including three solo blocks, and finished the season with 271.5 points. Gardner recorded a career-best 20 kills against Missouri Western on Oct. 3, while adding...