Volleyball Falls In Five to South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. – University of Missouri volleyball battled it out against South Carolina in a five-set dual, but a strong fifth set by the Gamecocks propelled them to the 3-2 win (25-18, 20-25, 22-25, 25-19, 15-9)

Mizzou (7-6 (1-2 SEC) had a trio reach double-digit kills with the senior Anna Dixon leading the Wildcats with a season-best 19. Kaylee Cox added 17 and Jordan Iliff 12 to help the Tigers’ offensive charge.

South Carolina (8-6 (2-2 SEC) had a duo lead the Gamecocks’ offensive efforts. McKenzie Moorman and Riley Whiteside both respectfully produced 15 terminations for the Gamecocks.

Cox produced a season-best 23 digs to go along with her 17 kills – the 7th time she has recorded a double-double this season.

TOP TIGERS

• Anna Dixon: 19 kills, 4 digs
• Madilyn Sell: 6 blocks, 5 kills
• Kaylee Cox: 17 kills, 1 block, 23 digs, 4 assists
• Trista Strasser: 4 kills, 3 aces, 4 digs, 3 blocks  

UP NEXT
Mizzou continues its series against South Carolina on Sunday, Oct. 2. First serve is slated to begin at 1:00 p.m. CT.

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