Conway, Ark. – Mission Volleyball put together one of its most complete performances of the season on Thursday night, sweeping Central Baptist College 3–0 (25–22, 25–19, 25–18) on the road to pick up their second AMC victory. With the win, the Patriots improved to 5–13 overall and 1–4 in conference play, showing continued signs of growth as they head into an important weekend of conference competition.

Mission's offense came alive, finishing with 47 kills and a .220 hitting percentage. Abbi Street and Shelby Evans each tallied 11 kills to pace the attack, while Allie Czachowski added 11 of her own in a breakout effort. Setter Hannah Maxwell was outstanding running the offense, dishing out 35 assists while adding 9 digs and 2 aces. Defensively, libero Rylea King anchored the back row with 18 digs, and Mission recorded 14 team blocks to stifle the Mustang attack.

Head Coach Baker noted after the match that the team's energy and consistency are beginning to click.

Looking Ahead: Saturday Doubleheader

The Patriots won't have to wait long for their next test, as they travel to Nevada, Missouri this Saturday for a critical AMC doubleheader.

• 9:00 a.m. vs. Williams Baptist (Ark.)
  The Eagles (1–15, 0–7 AMC) have endured a tough start to their season but are led by standout defender Hope Raymond, who recently surpassed 1,000 career digs. Williams also looks to outside hitter Tinleigh Ruhman, who leads the team with 95 kills. With both teams eager for momentum in conference play, this matchup presents a winnable opportunity for the Patriots if they maintain Thursday's offensive efficiency.

• 11:00 a.m. at Cottey College
  The Comets (8–9, 3–1 AMC) have established themselves as a dangerous team in league play, riding a two-match win streak and remaining unbeaten at home (4–0). Cottey's balanced offense features Magdalen Dougherty and Serafina Auberry, while their defense has been a strong point, averaging nearly 15 digs per set. The Patriots will need to bring the same blocking presence they showed against Central Baptist to slow down the Comets' versatile attack.

With confidence building and two key conference matches ahead, Mission Volleyball has a chance to keep climbing the AMC standings. The Patriots will look to carry Thursday's sweep into Saturday's back-to-back contests and continue proving they are finding their stride.