​Missouri volleyball left Norman with more than another Southeastern Conference victory Thursday night. The Tigers earned a hard-fought 3-2 road win against Oklahoma, adding an important result to their NCAA Tournament résumé as the regular season approaches its conclusion.Missouri (16-10, 9-5 SEC) defeated the Sooners (12-11, 5-9 SEC) by set scores of 19-25, 25-21, 26-24, 20-25 and 15-9 at McCasland Field House. The victory gave the Tigers another conference win away from home and kept their postseason aspirations moving in the right direction.After dropping the opening set 25-19, Missouri responded with a stronger second-set performance, evening the match at one set apiece. The Tigers then battled through a competitive third set, earning a 26-24 victory to take a 2-1 advantage.Oklahoma forced a deciding fifth set with a 25-20 win in the fourth, but Missouri delivered when the match was on the line. The Tigers controlled the final frame, winning 15-9 to secure the road victory.Kimani Johnson led Missouri offensively with 12 kills on 31 attempts, finishing with a .323 hitting percentage. Paige Felder added nine kills, while Lydia Stahley contributed seven. Maca Lobaglio also finished with five kills.The Tigers found production throughout the lineup, totaling 45 kills and 11 total blocks. Eva Smith played an important role at the net, recording four kills and eight total blocks, including one solo block.Nina Mandovic paced the offense with 25 assists, while Sierra Dudley added 15 assists. Ainoah Cruz anchored the back row with 15 digs, and Zoey Matias Lopez contributed six.The defensive effort proved particularly important against an Oklahoma offense that finished with 77 kills. The Sooners had four players reach double-digit kills, led by Alyssa Flack’s 19, but Missouri found a way to limit their production when it mattered most.The win carries significance beyond the conference standings. With a now 9-5 SEC record, Missouri continues to build its case for an NCAA Tournament appearance. Road victories against conference opponents can strengthen a postseason résumé, particularly as the selection committee evaluates teams competing for at-large bids.Missouri still has work ahead, but Friday’s result provides another opportunity to separate itself in a competitive SEC race. Winning away from home, especially in a five-set match, demonstrates the Tigers’ ability to handle pressure in difficult environments.Moving on to Sunday the final regular match of the season, every result matters. Missouri took care of business in Norman and added another important piece to its postseason push, to avenge the postseason-less ghost from last season.