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Crookston, Minn. – To open their final weekend of the regular season the Northern State University volleyball team made quick work of Minnesota Crookston. The 3-set win over the Golden Eagles was the Wolves second of the season against UMC.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 3, UMC 0
Records: NSU 17-10 (12-7 NSIC), UMC 4-23 (3-16 NSIC)
Attendance: 382
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Wolves handed the Golden Eagles the loss with set scores of 25-18, 25-11, and 25-17
- Northern hit .374 in the win and held Minnesota Crookston to a .097 attack percentage
- NSU notched a match high 45 kills, 44 assists, 46 digs, 11 aces, and six blocks
- The Wolves were impressive in serve receive, giving up just one ace to the Golden Eagles
- Two hitters notched double figure kills and an attack percentage above .300, while four Wolves recorded multiple blocks on defense
- The win is the 223rd of head coach Brent Aldridge's career, which ties former head coach Lisa Schriver for the most wins in Northern State history
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Taylor Buckley: 17 kills (career high), .571 attack%, 6 digs, 1 ace
- Sally Gaul: 12 kills, .360 attack%, 8 digs, 3 blocks
- Keri Walker: 38 assists, 6 digs, 2 aces, 2 kills
- Madison Langlie: 14 digs, 2 aces, 2 assists
UP NEXT
Northern will play their final regular season contest at 5 p.m. tomorrow versus Bemidji State University. The seeding information and brackets for the NSIC Tournament will be released shortly following the completion of matches tomorrow evening.
