Nixa lost to Jefferson City back in September of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Eagles had just enough and edged out the Jays 3-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Eagles have posted since October 12, 2024.
Nixa was staring down a 2-1 deficit headed into the fourth set, but they rallied to take the next two for the win. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 28-30, 25-17, 23-25, 25-21, 15-8.
Gwen Kubik paced Nixa's offense, picking up 26 kills. Kubik got some help from Taylor Wood and her 39 assists. Mara Coulter and Addy Bybee kept things locked in from the service line: the pair finished with three aces apiece.
Eagles
| 09/05/25 @ Jefferson City | 3-2 |
| 10/23/24 @ Willard | 3-1 |
| 10/17/24 @ Neosho | 3-0 |
| 10/10/24 @ Central | 3-0 |
| 10/03/24 @ Lebanon | 3-1 |
| + 2 more games |
Nixa pushed their record up to 3-1 with the victory, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Jefferson City, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Nixa will venture away from home to challenge Republic at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Jefferson City, they will head out to face off against Hickman at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The match will give the Jays their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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