ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Three members of the Webster University women's volleyball team earned All-St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) honors, the conference announced Friday. Lexi Filkins and Mea Bystrom were named Second Team All-Conference, while Leah McGrath received Third Team recognition.
Filkins earned Second Team honors after anchoring the Webster defense throughout the 2026 regular season. The junior led the Gorloks with 341 digs across 85 sets, averaging 4.01 digs per set to rank second in the SLIAC. Filkins consistently provided a defensive presence for Webster, contributing to the team's serve reception and back-row play. Her efforts earned her two SLIAC Defensive Player of the Week selections, receiving the honor on September 28 and October 5.
Bystrom earned Second Team recognition following an impressive freshman campaign in which she emerged as Webster's leading offensive contributor. Bystrom totaled 158 kills during the regular season, averaging 2.03 kills per set. She also contributed 13 service aces and 62 digs while providing a presence at the net defensively. Bystrom's offensive production helped establish her as a key option in Webster's attack throughout her first collegiate season.
McGrath rounded out Webster's All-Conference selections with Third Team honors following a productive all-around regular season. The junior finished with 152 kills, 141 digs and 23 service aces, contributing consistently in both the offensive and defensive rotations. McGrath averaged nearly two kills per set while providing an additional presence in serve reception and the back row. Her versatility helped Webster maintain a balanced offensive attack throughout conference play.
The three Gorloks also turned in several notable single-match performances during the regular season. Filkins recorded a season-high 29 digs in Webster's September 23 victory over Blackburn. In that same match, Bystrom and McGrath each recorded 12 kills, helping the Gorloks to a three-set sweep. Bystrom also delivered nine kills on a .444 hitting percentage against Rose-Hulman on October 8, while McGrath tallied 11 kills and hit .400 in Webster's September 26 victory over Eureka.
The Gorloks (13-13) return to action Saturday, November 14, when they face Westminster College in the SLIAC Tournament Semifinals. First serve is scheduled for 2 p.m. at Greenville University in Greenville, Illinois. The winner will advance to the conference championship match later that evening at 6 p.m.
