Missouri State University
19-7,10-4CUSA
New Mexico State
14-13,7-7CUSA
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri St. | 16 | 15 | 25 | 17 | 1 |
| New Mexico St. | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 3 |
November 07, 2026 | Volleyball
LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Missouri State dropped the second match of its weekend volleyball series at New Mexico State Saturday by a 3-1 final at the Pan American Center.
Despite the loss, the Bears (19-7, 10-4 Conference USA) remain in second place in the league standings entering the final weekend of play. Middle Tennessee and Sam Houston are both 8-6 in CUSA play and sit tied for third, meaning Mo State needs one win in its Nov. 12-13 home series with Jacksonville State to lock up the No. 2 seed in the Nov. 20-22 conference tournament.
The Aggies (14-13, 7-7), who won Saturday's contest by set scores of 25-16, 25-15, 23-25, 25-17, boasted a 74.3 side out percentage, controlling things from that perspective in addition to holding a .353-.209 advantage in hitting percentage.
New Mexico State hit .412 with 18 kills in the first set, then committed seven fewer errors than Mo State in the second to take a 2-0 lead.
The Bears hit .314 in the third set to extend the match, with Lexi Weinberg providing five of her 14 kills in the period.
The Aggies rebounded to hit .481 in the final stanza to complete the win.
Hannah Gardner hit .565 for Mo State with 14 kills, 23 assists and eight digs. Kya Johnson had a team-high 14 digs and the Bears' only two aces.
Tickets to the home series with Jax State can be purchased here, and Missouri State students are admitted free of charge.
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