EDMOND, Okla. — Central Oklahoma (17-0, 3-0 Mid-America Intercollegiate) continued its undefeated streak with a decisive 3-0 victory over Missouri Southern (6-8, 0-3 Mid-America Intercollegiate) at Hamilton Field House, winning by scores of 25-20, 25-14, 25-13.

Hannah Allick contributed significantly in her setting role, posting 10 assists and adding a service ace. Alana Moesch recorded five kills and chipped in with four digs while also serving up an ace. Addysen Alvis led the attack with seven kills on 21 attempts, accumulating a total of seven points for the team.

The first set began with the visiting team taking an early 2-0 lead against the Bronchos, powered by an opening kill from Alvis with an assist from Allick. The Lions capitalized on multiple attack errors by Central Oklahoma to extend their advantage to 4-2. Moesch contributed a key kill to maintain momentum, pushing the score to 5-4 in favor of Missouri Southern State. The Lions continued to apply pressure, highlighted by a service ace from Allick and a block by Hanna Lauterbach and Fernanda Merancio, increasing their lead to 9-6. However, Central Oklahoma responded effectively, mounting a comeback to level the score at 12-12, and eventually pulling ahead 17-13 through a series of attack errors committed by Missouri Southern State. Despite efforts from the Lions, including kills by Alvis and Merancio, Central Oklahoma maintained control in the latter stages. Missouri Southern State narrowed the gap to 24-20, but a service error concluded the set with Central Oklahoma securing a 25-20 advantage.

In the second set, Central Oklahoma gained early momentum with a series of points that included a service ace and several kills, resulting in a quick 5-1 advantage. The Lions responded with kills from Merancio and Allick, but were unable to significantly close the gap as the set continued. Central Oklahoma consistently extended their lead, capitalizing on attack errors and service aces, reaching a 19-8 lead. Missouri Southern State showed resilience with late-set kills from Allick, Ella Breazeale, and Alvis, narrowing the deficit slightly. Despite their efforts, Central Oklahoma maintained their lead and closed the set 25-14. The score highlighted the Bronchos' strong performance in this set, creating a formidable challenge for the Lions.

Central Oklahoma took control early in the third set, responding to an initial point by Missouri Southern State with a series of scoring plays. A strong offensive surge, featuring multiple kills by Kedron Burk and service aces from Sydney Huck, allowed Central Oklahoma to establish a 6-2 lead. The Lions attempted to rally with contributions from Moesch and Anny Montano, but Central Oklahoma's persistent offense widened the gap. Despite efforts from Missouri Southern State, including a service ace by Moesch and kills from Alvis, Central Oklahoma maintained momentum. As the set progressed, Missouri Southern State continued to fight back, narrowing the margin with blocks by Montano and Lauterbach. However, Central Oklahoma closed the set decisively with a final sequence of points, securing a 25-13 victory to conclude the match.