WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL ENDS NON-CONFERENCE SLATE WITH LOSS TO MISSOURI VALLEY

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Wrapping up their 2025 nonconference schedule, Avila women's volleyball fell in three sets on Friday to Missouri Valley, 17-25, 21-25, 12-25.

The visiting Vikings got out to an early 8-1 lead in the first set before Avila brought it to within three midway through the opener. A late Avila run was not enough as Missouri Valley took the first frame, 17-25.

Avila put up a much tighter fight in the second frame. The two teams were evenly-matched with neither team leading by more than four for the duration. The Eagles brought it to within a point at 18-19, but the Vikings went on a 6-3 run to close the set out.

Looking to sweep the match, Missouri Valley made quick work in the third, getting out to an early 12-4 lead before wrapping up the match with a 25-12 victory. 

Avila is back in action to open up conference play on Wednesday, right back here at Mabee Fieldhouse, taking on Evangel at 7 PM.

 (photo credit: Issy Aguilar)