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Missouri State
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| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Houston | 23 | 26 | 21 | 15 | 1 |
| Missouri St. | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
Bearkats Fall to Bears 3-1
10/9/2026 8:27:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
SPRINGFIELD, Mo — Sam Houston volleyball dropped a four-set match to Missouri State on Friday, falling 3-1 at Hammons Student Center.Â
The Bearkats fell 25-23 in the opening set before bouncing back with a 26-24 victory in the second. However, Missouri State took control in the third set, winning 25-21, before closing out the match with a 25-15 win in the fourth.Â
Sam Houston was led offensively by Chloe Monson, who recorded 19 kills and eight digs. Bella Wood added 16 kills and 17 digs to record a double-double, providing a strong presence on both sides of the net.Â
The Bearkats finished with 51 kills and 33 attack errors on 175 attempts, hitting .103 as a team. Sam Houston also recorded 82 digs and 21 total blocks.Â
Shaelin White led the defensive effort with 25 digs, while Brenlin Garlitz paced the offense with 26 assists. Rachelle Reed contributed five block assists, helping the Bearkats at the net.Â
Missouri State was led by Rilynn Finley, who finished with a match-high 20 kills. The Bears recorded 53 kills while hitting .188 as a team. Missouri State also held an advantage in service aces, finishing with six compared with Sam Houston's two.Â
The Bearkats will look to respond in the second match of the series against Missouri State on Saturday at 1 p.m. The match can be viewed on ESPN+.
