No. 25 Oregon defeats Missouri after dropping opening set at Hearnes Center

No. 25 Oregon overcame a slow start to defeat Missouri 3-1 in a road volleyball match on Tuesday. The Tigers controlled the opening set with a 25-16 victory, hitting over.500 while behind strong performances from Lauren Larkin and Nina Mandovic. However, the Ducks adjusted their approach and responded by winning three consecutive sets to secure the match. Missouri struggled to maintain its offensive rhythm and serving pressure after the first set, eventually falling by scores of 25-16, 25-20, and 25-19. This result marks the first loss of the season for Missouri, which had opened the year with three consecutive sweeps. The Tigers now shift focus to their upcoming match against No. 1 Nebraska at Wrigley Field this Sunday.

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