The Culver-Stockton College women's volleyball team fell short in its attempt to claim its first conference victory of the year, falling to Graceland University 25-22, 25-23, 25-21.

The Wildcats turned in a solid outing offensively with four players recording five or more kills in the match. Freshman Norah Boggs led the charge with seven terminations on 22 attempts with just one error for a .273 attack percentage.

Zoe Irvin and Faith Hopgood each registered six kills each, while Emma Daleen garnered five kills in the match. Lauren Bloom posted 15 set assists with Sam Wright gathering 10 assists in the two-setter formation. Serve specialist Lael Temple garnered three of the Wildcats five service aces in the match.

Kyla Ellis continues to be a rock in the back row, leading the home team with 13 digs. Allie Hull tallied seven digs.

The Wildcats will attempt to get that elusive Heart of America Athletic Conference victory this Saturday, Oct. 21, when they travel to Des Moines, Iowa, to face Grand View University. First serve is set for 2 p.m.