STERLING, Kan. – The University of Saint Mary volleyball team rebounded with a 3-0 sweep over Sterling College Monday night on the campus of Sterling College, led by a solid outing which included the Spires hitting .250 on the night.

Saint Mary is 12-10 overall and 12-10 in the KCAC this season.

The Spires had no trouble getting past the Warriors tonight, after already defeating them once earlier this season. The Spires grabbed a commanding 11-5 lead in the first set and fought off a comeback from the Warriors eventually extending their lead to 18-12. A service ace from Laney Ward and kill from Jessica Malizzi eventually led to the team grabbing a 25-16 first set. Both teams battled back and forth in the second set, but Saint Mary got some breathing room taking a 22-16 lead. A kill from Rylee Kenitzer and Kelsey Huggans eventually gave the team the 25-20 win to take a 2-0 advantage.

The third set was not much different as Saint Mary fought off another comeback from the Warriors, before taking a big lead down the stretch. Leading 22-15, Saint Mary scored three of the final four points in the set to win 25-16.

Kenitzer led the team with 15 kills and Malizzi added 11 kills. Haydan Heuermann had another solid day with 35 assists, while Camryn Hoover dug 12 balls. Hannah Vanriette also added four block assists on the night.

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Saint Mary has a quick turnaround traveling to Salina, Kan. for a doubleheader against Kansas Wesleyan Wednesday at 4 and 6 p.m.