Missouri Baptist Wins 2024 AMC Volleyball Championship Title
November 16, 2024
ST. LOUIS Mo. - The Missouri Baptist University won the 2024 American Midwest Conference Women's Volleyball Championship title after defeating Columbia College in come-from-behind fashion.
This is the 15th time the Cougars and Spartans have met for the AMC Championship, fifth straight and Missouri Baptist claimed their fifth trophy.
The set scores were: 20-25, 25-22, 25-22, 25-22.
Player of the Year and Attacker of the Year Gabi Jakubowska led the floor with 30 kills, she also led the floor in aces with five. Fernanda Perini, Kirsten van der Vleuten and Kassie Lee each recorded three blocks. Maiana Coelho recorded a double-double with 48 assists and 10 digs. Julia Pereira was the digs-leader for the Spartans with 13.
For Columbia, Katerina Pappa and Mariana De Carvalho each recorded 11 kills. Sude Gundogan and Allana Capella each had four blocks. Hannah Vogt was the assists-leader with 22 while Clara Gower led the Cougars in digs with nine.
With the victory, the Spartans earned an automatic berth to the NAIA National Championship Tournament, with their opening-round matchup to be announced on Monday, November 18 at 12 p.m. CT. The Cougars also earned an at-large bid to the National Tournament.
To watch the NAIA selection show, click HERE.
This is the 15th time the Cougars and Spartans have met for the AMC Championship, fifth straight and Missouri Baptist claimed their fifth trophy.
The set scores were: 20-25, 25-22, 25-22, 25-22.
Player of the Year and Attacker of the Year Gabi Jakubowska led the floor with 30 kills, she also led the floor in aces with five. Fernanda Perini, Kirsten van der Vleuten and Kassie Lee each recorded three blocks. Maiana Coelho recorded a double-double with 48 assists and 10 digs. Julia Pereira was the digs-leader for the Spartans with 13.
For Columbia, Katerina Pappa and Mariana De Carvalho each recorded 11 kills. Sude Gundogan and Allana Capella each had four blocks. Hannah Vogt was the assists-leader with 22 while Clara Gower led the Cougars in digs with nine.
With the victory, the Spartans earned an automatic berth to the NAIA National Championship Tournament, with their opening-round matchup to be announced on Monday, November 18 at 12 p.m. CT. The Cougars also earned an at-large bid to the National Tournament.
To watch the NAIA selection show, click HERE.