Neosho Volleyball battled throughout its matchup with Labette but ultimately fell in three sets, 23-25, 18-25, 21-25.
The Panthers kept the opening set close, pushing Labette to the wire before falling 25-23. Neosho continued to compete in the second set, but Labette pulled away late to take the set 25-18. Neosho showed its resilience in the third set, again keeping the score within reach, but Labette closed out the match with a 25-21 victory.
Eliza Maraschin led the Panthers offensively with 11 kills, providing a strong presence at the net throughout the match. Mckenzye Williamson anchored the defensive effort with a team-high 13 digs. Georgia Rogers contributed across multiple areas, recording 19 assists and 11 digs as she helped lead the Neosho attack while also making an impact defensively.
Despite the 0-3 result, the Panthers continued to compete throughout all three sets and will look to build on the positives from the match as they move forward.
