The No. 13 Emporia State volleyball team battled from a set down to beat Missouri Southern 27-29, 25-17, 25-21, 25-13 in Joplin, Mo. on Friday night. The Lions nipped ESU in a marathon first set by outhitting the Lady Hornets .231 to .122, but ESU took control of the match from there and hit .280 while holding the Lions to just .178 for the match. Piper Bahr led E-State with 12 kills while Brooklynn Weaver added 10. Miyu Tsurumaki had 18 digs. ESU (20-3, 5-2 MIAA) heads to Central Missouri for a 2:00 p.m. first serve on Saturday.
#13 Lady Hornet Volleyball Battles Back in Joplin
Emporia State Power E logo. Courtesy ESU Athletics.
