{
  "id": 14590593,
  "title": "Mizzou Volleyball Dominates Mississippi State in Straight Sets 3-0",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/mizzou-volleyball-dominates-mississippi-state-in-straight-sets-3-0",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-15T02:16:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/mizzou-volleyball-dominates-mississippi-state-021617839.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On a Breast Cancer Awareness Night at Hearnes Center, Missouri volleyball club delivered a dominant performance against Mississippi State, prevailing 3-0 in straight sets. Head coach Dawn Sullivan praised her team's relentless defense and offensive firepower. Paige Felder led the scoring with 14 kills and a .379 hitting percentage, while Ainoah Cruz contributed 16 digs. The Tigers took control from the start, netting points early and maintaining a .412 hitting percentage throughout the match. The Bulldogs' hitting percentage fell to a disheartening .152% in the first set. Mizzou's strong performance extended into the second set, solidifying their 2-0 lead. In the final set, Missouri surged to an early 5-0 advantage, but Mississippi State mounted a comeback, narrowing the gap to 20-19. However, Missouri's tenacity prevailed once again, clinching a 25-23 victory. Paige Felder led the team with 14 kills and a .379 hitting percentage, while Ainoah Cruz made a significant impact with 16 digs. The Tigers' success was fueled by their balanced offensive and defensive efforts, showcasing their resilience and determination on this Breast Cancer Awareness Night.",
  "summary": "A sweep for Mizzou was welcome on an important day for the Tiger program",
  "key_points": [
    "Mizzou volleyball defeats Mississippi State 3-0",
    "Paige Felder leads with 14 kills and .379 hitting percentage",
    "Ainoah Cruz records 16 digs in dominant performance"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}