INDIANAPOLIS – The UIndy volleyball team snagged a set from visiting Missouri-St. Louis on Friday night, however, the fourth-ranked Tritons won each of the next three to win its 16th straight match to begin the fall.
 
The Greyhounds fall to 13-4 on the season and 3-2 in GLVC play.
 
Grace Hegwood recorded her fifth double-double of the season, finishing with 14 kills and 12 digs.
 
INS & OUTS
UIndy started hot, limiting the fiery Triton offense to .139 attacking in the opening frame, contributing to the visiting errors with four blocks. Claire Morris and Hannah Sabotin were in on three each in the set, the latter of whom added two kills in the win.
 
Unfortunately UMSL flipped the switch in the final three games, combining to hit .421 to complete the comeback. Sophia Parlanti scored four of her 11 kills in the second set, while Hegwood tallying six of her finishes in the third.
 
The Tritons had 19 more digs as a team in the match, surely making a key difference in the outcome. Three Hounds recorded double-digit scoops, however, including Parlanti with 12 and libero Ellie Spang with 10.
 
INSIDE THE BOX
- Lauren Cullison performed well on Friday, finishing with 11 kills on .444 hitting with four blocks (two solo) and two digs.
- Morris dished out 45 assists, adding four blocks and four digs.
- Hegwood also led the team with three service aces. Spang (2), Morris (1), and Sabotin (1) also contributed aces.
 
MORE NOTES
UMSL has now won each of the past eight meetings and leads the all-time series, 19-17 … Addison Putt saw action in the second set, passing three Triton serves successfully to the setter Morris … UIndy's first-set win marked just the fifth time this season UMSL has dropped a game, including the first in conference action.
 
HOUND BYTES
Hegwood on the team's fight…
"I feel like our team…we are so close and it's so hard we're right there. The first set was awesome on our side. Being able to maintain that energy and fight the entire game is something we're trying to work on."
 
Hegwood on communication…
"Communication is always huge. It's not only on the court and talking to one another, but lifting each other up after every play and mistake. Volleyball is a game of errors so knowing your team has your back after making a mistake."
 
UP NEXT
The Greyhounds are back in Ruth Lilly Fitness Center tomorrow afternoon against McKendree for a 3 p.m. serve.
 
As part of Homecoming, the Hounds will open a series of contests with football hosting William Jewell at 6 p.m. from Key Stadium. Both soccer teams are set to host Lewis on Sunday afternoon, as well, beginning at noon.