Box Score FULTON, Mo. – William Woods University captures their second straight home win of the season Tuesday night as they defeated Baker University 3-1 (25-13, 25-20, 26-28, 25-23). Ally Konarzewski led the Owls with 14 kills in the contest. Hannah Kuehl followed closely behind with 12 kills of her own, while Nise Salima recorded 9 kills. Jaclyn Zahn had 8 while Kate Doerhoff had 8.
WWU returns to action Friday Sept. 6^th as they head to La Crosse Wis. To compete in the Viterbo Holiday Inn Express Tournament. They open tournament play against No. 5 Viterbo University. First serve is set for 12 p.m.
Game Flow
William Woods got off to an early 8-2 lead. Baker's Garcia was able to slow things down as she recorded an ace which sparked a 3-0 run putting them behind 8-6. The Owls responded with a Remi Johnson kill but the Wildcats quickly responded with a kill of their own.

With Baker picking up momentum, WWU's Johnson was able to find Konarzewski for a kill that sparked a 7-0 run.
Baker attempted to stop the Owls momentum by scoring two straight points, but it would not be enough as they would make another 7-2 run.

Up 23-11, William Woods needed to capitalize in the final plays of the game. They allowed two Wildcat kills before finally ending the game 25-13.

After a slow start in game one, Baker responded by getting a 7-4 advantage over the Owls. They would continue to keep their lead until a Johnson kill tied the game at 12-12.

Both teams traded points up until Salima and Zahn blocked a Wildcat attack and gave the Owls a 19-17 lead. But Baker refused to disappear; a quick kill from Milroy put them back in striking distance.

William Woods went on a 2-0 run making the score 22-20. Baker made one last attempt, but two Konarzewski kills, and an error would give the Owls a 2-0 match lead.

Down two sets the Wildcats began to click. They led majority of the set until a Konarzewski kill tied the game 20-20.

Both teams were point for point making it hard to gain the lead. It was not until a Garcia kill and an error would give Baker their first win of the night.
In the final set of the night, William Woods found their groove. They got out to a quick 4-0 lead. Baker responded to the WWU run by scoring four straight points themselves.

Both team continued making small runs but the Wildcats could not gain a lead.

With the score 23-18, Baker decided to give one last push and found themselves behing 24-22, but it would be Konarzewski who assisted by Johnson made the final kill and ended the match.

William Woods would win the contest 3-1.

By the Numbers
7 – Mallorie Brooks recorded 7 digs in the contest
8 – Tori Roseman finished with 8 digs in the match
9 – William Woods led the game with 9 aces
11 – Kayton Coffee recorded 11 digs
14 – Konarzewski led WWU with 14 kills
15 – Konarzewski led the Owls with 15 total digs in the contest