It's playoff time, and Ozark had no trouble coming through when it counted. They were the clear victors by a 3-0 margin over the Joplin Eagles on Thursday. The victory continues a trend for the Tigers in their matchups with the Eagles: they've now won nine in a row.
Not only was the match a shutout, it was a big one: Ozark took every set by at least 15 points. The final score came out to 25-10, 25-9, 25-10.
Alexis Andela
| 10/23/25 vs Joplin | 6 |
| 10/16/25 @ Waynesville | 2 |
| 10/14/25 vs Nixa | 4 |
| 10/11/25 vs Fayetteville | 3 |
| 10/11/25 vs Lafayette | 1 |
| + 4 more games |
Ozark's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Alexis Andela led the charge by getting seven digs and two aces. What's more, Andela racked up six assists, the most she's had over her last nine matchups.
Ozark's win bumped their record up to 31-2. As for Joplin, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 12 of their last 14 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-27-1 record this season.
Ozark didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 3-0 victory against Kickapoo on the 25th. Joplin does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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