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Felder's Scorching Second Set and Morrissey's Clutch Fifth Lead Mizzou Volleyball to Five-Set Win
Paige Felder had 19 kills and Claire Morrissey hit .615 as the Tigers outlasted Auburn 3-2.
On Sunday, Mizzou volleyball defeated Auburn 3-2 at Hearnes Center, securing the Tigers' first five-set victory of the season in a back-and-forth match.
The teams traded set wins throughout the match, with Auburn taking set one 25-21 and set three 25-17, while Mizzou answered with 26-24 and 25-19 victories in sets two and four.
Paige Felder led the Tigers with 19 kills, setting a personal record, while Nina Mandovic recorded 11 digs and Claire Morrissey achieved a.615 hitting percentage.
In the final set, Kimani Johnson struck the decisive blow to help Mizzou pull away 15-11 and secure the match victory.
Mizzou remains at Hearnes Center to face Mississippi State at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, looking to build momentum from Sunday's decisive victory.