Newman Jets Volleyball Falls to Missouri Southern in MIAA Opener
The Newman Jets volleyball team suffered a 3-0 defeat against the Missouri Southern Lions yesterday in Joplin, Missouri, kicking off their MIAA schedule.
The Jets displayed early momentum in the first set, led by strong performances at the net from Sky Miller and Hannah Tymitz, and efficient offense-running from Madalyn Hoot. Newman held a lead as late as 20-18, with contributions from Isabella Lamb, but Missouri Southern rallied to win the set 25-22. Newman continued to battle in the second set, jumping to a 7-0 lead, but ultimately fell 25-20. The third set saw a competitive start, but Missouri Southern closed with a 6-1 run to secure the sweep, 25-17.
Hannah Tymitz led the Jets with 12 kills, while Madalyn Hoot recorded 29 assists across the three sets. This loss marks the beginning of a challenging stretch for Newman as they navigate a competitive MIAA conference. For more information on collegiate volleyball, visit the NCAA Volleyball website.
The Jets will continue their MIAA road trip tomorrow, facing No. 24 Central Missouri at 7 PM. You can find the Newman Jets Volleyball schedule on their official website.
