WARRENSBURG, Mo. – Fourth seeded Central Missouri overcame deficits in the first two sets to roll back for a 25-23, 25-23, 16-25 and 25-18 win over fifth seeded Fort Hays State in the opening round of the MIAA Volleyball Tournament.

For the 16th-ranked Jennies (23-9) Kylie Hohlen led the way with 16 kills making it a double-double by adding 20 digs. Kasey Hohlen added 13 kills as did Molly Lawrence who also finished with three blocks on the night. Kourtney Thompson had a game high 45 assists and Carly Offerdahl led the way on the return with 32 digs.

For the Tigers (25-9) Crystal Whitten finished with a double-double with 15 kills and a team best 29 digs. Hannah Wagy had a team best 41 assists while Callie Christensen led the way with seven total blocks.

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