ST. LOUIS – The UIndy volleyball team stumbled on Saturday evening against No. 12 Missouri-St. Louis, dropping the GLVC bout in four sets in the teams' final match before next weekend's Midwest Region Crossover.
 
The Greyhounds came out firing, outlasting the Tritons, 26-24, for the early advantage. However, Missouri-St. Louis flexed its 12th-ranked muscles, orchestrating back-to-back comebacks and win the fourth frame in deciding fashion.
 
Sophia Parlanti led all players with 19 kills, while freshmen tandem Madeline Lynch and Kelsey McKenney each contributed for block assists.
 
INS & OUTS
Efficiency was the name of the game on Saturday, as the Tritons knocked down 19 more kills on just nine more total attempts than the Greyhounds, attacking at a .255 clip in the win. Missouri-St. Louis recorded a higher hitting percentage in each set, with a big four-point rally late in the third frame shifting the momentum completely back in the host's favor.
 
Parlanti was a consistent factor on the outside, contributing six of her 19 kills in the opening game, and five in each of the next two sets. The Las Vegas product hit .255 for the ninth time this fall.
 
Claire Morris added six digs to her 42 assists, while chipping in on four blocks.
 
Sophomore Maddie Berger also produced a solid performance on the outside, finishing with 10 kills and one attacking error.
 
INSIDE THE BOX
- Sophomore libero Ellie Spang finished with 20 digs for the seventh time this season, including the fourth time in under five sets.
- Berger has reached double-digit kills seven times during her sophomore campaign, including in three of the past four contests.
- Riley Laine was stout defensively, totaling six blocks and two digs.
- Defensive specialist Macy Bruton tallied seven digs and one of the two service aces credited to the Greyhounds.
 
UP NEXT
UIndy awaits its opponents for the upcoming Midwest Region Crossover next weekend in Hammond, Ind. Stay on the look out more information regarding the annual event on UIndyAthletics.com.