UMSL began its defense of the Great Lakes Valley Conference volleyball title by sweeping Lewis, rallying to win a marathon second set and edging the Flyers in a back-and-forth third. Maggie Johnson led the third-seeded Tritons with 18 kills, and UMSL advances to the tournament semifinals.

By the Numbers
  • UMSL won 25-14, 33-31 and 26-24.
  • Johnson had 18 kills; Alayna Santel added 16.
  • The Tritons hit .298, compared with Lewis’ .175.
  • UMSL is 20-7; Lewis finished 15-14.
Yes, But

Lewis pushed UMSL to the limit after the opening set, forcing a 33-31 second-set finish and nearly extending the match in the third. The Flyers led 24-23 in the final set before a service error helped turn the match in UMSL’s favor.

What’s Next

UMSL faces second-seeded Rockhurst in the GLVC Tournament semifinals Friday, Nov. 13, at 5:30 p.m.

Bottom Line

The Tritons’ title defense is alive—but their narrow wins in the final two sets show the semifinal will demand more than a strong start.