MEMPHIS, Tenn. --- Mississippi College claimed three of the last four sets to outlast Christian Brothers in a thrilling five-set, Gulf South Conference match on Friday night at Canale Arena. MC improved to 8-12 on the season and evens its conference record at 5-5.

Mary Grace Foster led the team with 13 kills as Rhaia Davey poured in 11. Samarin Kipple contributed significantly on defense, recording 20 digs across five frames. Reese Regner facilitated the offense with 16 assists, complementing her five digs. Maeve Allen was effective from the service line, tallying three aces.

After MC fell 25-18 in the opening set, it began the second set with a strong defensive effort, capitalizing on opponent errors to take an early lead. Allen's service ace contributed to a 3-0 start. Felicity Pratt's block further extended the advantage to 5-2.

As the set progressed, MC maintained control with key contributions from Foster and Cydney Mitchell, each securing critical kills. Despite CBU tying the score at 17-17, MC responded effectively, leveraging a service ace by Sophia Saxon to regain momentum. The Choctaws concluded the set executing a 6-2 run. Pratt and Foster delivered crucial kills, securing a 25-20 win.

The Bucs stood one set victory away from claiming the contest following a 25-17 victory in the third frame, but MC opened the fourth set with a strong start, quickly establishing a 3-0 lead with contributions from Foster and Davey. Meg Paparella added a service ace to maintain momentum early in the set. Christian Brothers managed to respond, narrowing the gap, but the Choctaws continued to find answers.

MC faced a challenge when the Red and Black tied the score at 8-all. However, MC regrouped with a kill from Foster and a service ace by Paparella to regain the lead at 12-11. Despite a brief setback, MC's offense, highlighted by Foster and Pratt, remained steady to maintain a narrow margin.

In the closing moments, the Blue and Gold capitalized on a series of attack errors by CBU, extending their lead to 23-20. Paparella's decisive kill, followed by an attack error from the opponent, sealed the set for MC at 25-20.

In the fifth frame, the two teams stood in a stalemate through the first 22 points. A kill from Saxon gave the Choctaws the edge for good. MC closed out the final set with four of the last five points. Davey added a pair of kills to ice the contest alongside a Bucs' set error.

MC remains in the Volunteer State as it travels to Jackson, Tenn., where they will face Union on October 18. First serve at 2 p.m.