C of O vs Oklahoma City University - Friday, October 31st:

Oklahoma City, OK - The College of the Ozarks Lady Cats faced a tough conference matchup against Oklahoma City on Friday, in Oklahoma City, OK, falling 3-0. Despite their competitive effort, the team was unable to claim a win.

The Lady Cats started the first set strong but fell 20-25. Oklahoma City kept their momentum, winning the second set 16-25 and the third set 15-25.

Despite a challenging match, several Lady Cats stood out. Bri Linehan led the team with 8 kills, while Christa Duffel and Anna Brunner each added 5. Brunner also anchored the defense with a team-high 4 blocks. On the backcourt, Anna Howe contributed 11 digs and Audrey Riley added 8.

At the service line, Anna Howe recorded 2 aces and Katie Hilton added 1. Playmaking was strong, with Audrey Riley and Kamryn Link combining for 20 assists, supported by Emma Godwin and Gabby Bozzay.

Although the Lady Cats fell short, they maintain a 14-11 overall record and an 8-10 conference mark.

C of O vs Southwestern Christian University - Saturday, November 1st

The Lady Cats bounced back on day two of the road trip and earned a strong 3-0 win over Southwestern Christian in their conference match on Saturday, in Bethany,\Oklahoma. The victory improves the Lady Cats’ season record to 15-11.

The Lady Cats battled through a competitive opening set, edging out a 25-22 win with strong effort and smart play that set the tone for the match. In the second set, they gained momentum, taking control for a 25-17 victory. The final set remained tightly contested, but the Lady Cats closed it out 25-21, securing a clean 3-0 sweep.

Key players stepped up throughout the match. Bri Linehan led the offense with 10 kills, followed by Kalli Noell with 9 and Anna Brunner with 8. Brunner also anchored the defense with 6 blocks, supported by Kalli Noell and Allison Findley with 2 each. In the backcourt, Emma Godwin recorded 20 digs, assisted by Anna Howe with 17 and Gabby Bozzay with 9. At the service line, Anna Howe and Audrey Riley each contributed 3 aces, with Katie Hilton adding 1 more.

Playmaking was key for the Lady Cats, highlighted by Audrey Riley’s 20 assists and Kamryn Link’s 16, showcasing the team’s strong collaborative effort. The Lady Cats now turn their focus to their next matchup, hosting Central Christian College at Point Lookout, MO, as they build toward the post season.