C of O vs University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma - Friday, October 24

The College of the Ozarks Lady Cats traveled to Chickasha, OK, Friday for a conference matchup against the University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma. Despite their efforts, the Lady Cats were unable to gain momentum, falling in a 3-0 sweep to the Drovers.

The Lady Cats fought hard to stay competitive throughout the match, but the Drovers maintained a steady edge. The first set ended 20-25, followed by another close battle in the second at 21-25. In the third set, the Lady Cats continued to push, yet fell 20-25 once again. Despite their determination, the team was unable to capture a set, resulting in a straight-set victory for Science & Arts.

The Lady Cats were led offensively by Bri Linehan, who posted 11 kills on the night, followed by strong contributions from Christa Duffel with 7 kills and Cora Roweton with 6. Defensively, Anna Brunner anchored the front line with 4 block assists, while both Paige Balman and Cora Roweton added 2 each. In the backcourt, Gabby Bozzay led the team with 9 digs, supported by solid defensive efforts from Anna Howe and Faith Klindworth.

Service was marked by aces from Faith Klindworth, Emma Godwin, and Kamryn Link, each securing a point for the Lady Cats. The assist department was led by Kamryn Link with 17 assists, with substantial support from Audrey Riley who set 9.

Despite the setback, the Lady Cats remain steady with a 13–9 overall record and an 8–8 mark in conference play, continuing to show resilience in a competitive season. The team now looks ahead with determination as they regroup, refocus, and prepare for the challenges still to come.

C of O vs Mid-America Christian University - Saturday, October 25

In another tough conference matchup on Saturday, in Oklahoma City, the Lady Cats fell to Mid-America Christian University in a 3–0 decision. The result marked another competitive test for the Lady Cats in their ongoing conference campaign.

The Lady Cats opened the match with a competitive first set, pushing Mid-America Christian to a tight 23–25 finish. In the second set, the Evangels built on their momentum to take a 25–18 win. Despite continued determination from the Lady Cats in the third, Mid-America Christian controlled the pace and closed out the match 25–19, securing the sweep.

Offensively, the Lady Cats were paced by Bri Linehan and Anna Brunner with 7 kills apiece, while Christa Duffel added 5 kills of her own. Brunner also made a major impact at the net, leading the defense with 6 blocks, followed by support from Cora Roweton (3 blocks) and Kalli Noell (2 blocks). The setting duties were shared effectively, as Audrey Riley registered 12 assists and Kamryn Link tallied 16.

In the backcourt, the Lady Cats remained resilient. Gabby Bozzay led the team with 9 digs, with additional strong defensive efforts from Anna Howe (7 digs) and Allison Findley (6 digs). From the service line, Link contributed 2 aces, while Howe and Riley each added one.

Now sitting at 13–10 overall and 8–9 in conference play, the Lady Cats look ahead to their next opportunity as they return home to Point Lookout to take on the Golden Eagles of John Brown University on Wednesday, October 29, aiming to regroup and climb the standings as the season continues.