Middle Tennessee State University Athletics
Saturday, October 31
Springfield, Mo.
1:00 PM
Middle Tennessee
16-8,7-5CUSA
0
at
3
Missouri State
18-6,9-3CUSA
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Tenn. | 16 | 15 | 16 | 0 |
| Missouri St. | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
10/31/2026 3:14:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Middle Tennessee volleyball team lost in straight sets to Missouri State Saturday at the Hammons Student Center.
MTSU (16-8, 7-5 Conference USA) is tied for third place in CUSA with its next opponent, Sam Houston. The Bears (18-6, 9-3) are outright second.
"Today was a tough one," head coach Alexa Keckler said. "Missouri State played great and we struggled to adjust — now we get back to work and get ready for Sam Houston."
Sophia Henry led the Blue Raiders in kills on the day with 12. Michaela Dlouhá picked up nine.
Caroline Macander assisted 22 to lead the team.
Missouri State took the first set 25-16. The Bears kept their momentum and won the second set 25-15.
Mo State closed the weekend with a 25-16 set three victory.
Notes
--MTSU falls to 2-6 all-time versus Missouri State.
--Gabrielle Clinkscale made her return to the court, collecting seven kills.
--Saturday was just the third time the Blue Raiders have been swept in 2026.
Up Next
MTSU returns to the Alumni Memorial Gym Nov. 5-6 in its final homestand of the season, taking on Sam Houston in what will be a battle for third place in CUSA. Live stats will be available via StatBroadcast with both matches being streamed on ESPN+.
Follow The Blue Raiders
Stay up to date with Blue Raider Volleyball on Instagram (@mt_volleyball), X (@MT_Volleyball), and Facebook (Middle Tennessee Volleyball).
MTSU (16-8, 7-5 Conference USA) is tied for third place in CUSA with its next opponent, Sam Houston. The Bears (18-6, 9-3) are outright second.
"Today was a tough one," head coach Alexa Keckler said. "Missouri State played great and we struggled to adjust — now we get back to work and get ready for Sam Houston."
Sophia Henry led the Blue Raiders in kills on the day with 12. Michaela Dlouhá picked up nine.
Caroline Macander assisted 22 to lead the team.
Missouri State took the first set 25-16. The Bears kept their momentum and won the second set 25-15.
Mo State closed the weekend with a 25-16 set three victory.
Notes
--MTSU falls to 2-6 all-time versus Missouri State.
--Gabrielle Clinkscale made her return to the court, collecting seven kills.
--Saturday was just the third time the Blue Raiders have been swept in 2026.
Up Next
MTSU returns to the Alumni Memorial Gym Nov. 5-6 in its final homestand of the season, taking on Sam Houston in what will be a battle for third place in CUSA. Live stats will be available via StatBroadcast with both matches being streamed on ESPN+.
Follow The Blue Raiders
Stay up to date with Blue Raider Volleyball on Instagram (@mt_volleyball), X (@MT_Volleyball), and Facebook (Middle Tennessee Volleyball).
Players Mentioned
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/ Women's VolleyballTeam Stats
MTSU
MOST
Kills
37
43
Errors
22
5
Attempts
112
82
Hitting %
.134
.463
Points
41.0
55.0
Assists
32
38
Aces
2
3
Blocks
2
9
Game Leaders
Kills
12
Aces
0
Blocks
0
Kills
9
Aces
0
Blocks
0
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
5
Aces
0
Blocks
0
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