10/12/2025 Fulton, MO - The Westminster volleyball team put together a strong performance on the road Saturday, earning two wins at the Mississippi University for Women (MUW) Tri-Match. The Blue Jays outlasted MUW in a five-set thriller before sweeping Lyon College in straight sets to cap off a dominant day of play.
In the opening match against MUW, Westminster rallied after dropping the first set to claim a 3–2 victory by scores of 19–25, 25–17, 25–15, 22–25, and 15–13. Kylie Hasselbacher led the Blue Jays' offense with 17 kills on a .314 hitting percentage, while Samantha Hansen added 10 kills and Paige Rowland chipped in 8 kills and 12 digs. Setter Landrey VanOverschelde directed the attack with 39 assists and contributed 6 aces and 7 digs, helping Westminster maintain composure in the decisive fifth set. Defensively, Haylie Schnake anchored the back row with 17 digs, and Katelynn Jackson added 12 digs and 10 kills for a double-double.
Westminster carried that momentum into the second match of the day, sweeping Lyon College 25–22, 25–21, 26–24. The Blue Jays hit an impressive .283 as a team, highlighted by another balanced offensive effort. Hasselbacher again led with 8 kills, while Rowland, Hansen, and Makenzie Sansone each added 6–8 kills apiece. VanOverschelde and Emma Behrmann combined for 37 assists, and Schnake continued her steady defensive play with 7 digs.
The two wins extended Westminster's winning streak and showcased the team's growing chemistry and resilience late in the season. The Blue Jays return home on Wednesday, October 15, to face USHP in their Senior Night matchup, where they will honor their graduating student-athletes before first serve.
