Missouri Baptist University women鈥檚 volleyball team concluded their Indiana road trip with an impressive performance at the Onset Invitational, winning all six sets against Fisk University and Saint Xavier University. In the first match, MBU faced a tough challenge against Fisk but secured a 3-0 victory with scores of 26-24, 25-17, and 25-13. Setter Martina Ligabue played a critical role, contributing five aces and 30 assists, while Fernanda Perini led with 14 kills. The second match against Saint Xavier saw the Spartans dominate, winning 25-13, 25-10, and 25-14, bolstered by 17 service aces and 12 blocks.

By the Numbers
  • MBU won against Fisk with set scores of 26-24, 25-17, and 25-13.
  • They followed that with a clean sweep over Saint Xavier, winning 25-13, 25-10, and 25-14.
  • Fernanda Perini achieved a hitting percentage of .632 with 14 kills against Fisk.
  • MBU recorded 17 service aces against Saint Xavier from seven different players.
State of Play
  • MBU finishes the Indiana trip with a record of 3-1.
  • The team is heading into a challenging stretch with upcoming matches against top-ranked opponents.
What's Next

The Spartans will face a tough lineup from August 27-29, matching up against five ranked teams, including No. 1 Northwestern College and No. 12 Oklahoma Wesleyan University. This stretch will be crucial for their positioning in the season.

Bottom Line

MBU women's volleyball demonstrated their capability with a flawless performance in Indiana, setting a positive tone as they gear up for a challenging array of matches against some of the top teams in the nation.