Thompson_WSC
Kory Burdick
3
Winner Wayne St. (NE) WSC 20-1,11-0 NSIC
2
Northern St. NSU 15-5,7-4 NSIC
Winner
Wayne St. (NE) WSC
20-1,11-0 NSIC
3
Final
2
Northern St. NSU
15-5,7-4 NSIC
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 4 5 F
Wayne St. (NE) WSC 28 25 20 21 15 (3)
Northern St. NSU 26 20 25 25 12 (2)

Game Recap: Volleyball |

No. 1 Wildcats Sneak Past Wolves

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Aberdeen, S.D. – The Northern State University volleyball team battled and rallied back against the top team in NCAA Division II volleyball on Friday, falling in five sets to No. 1 Wayne State College. In front of 1,358 fans the Wolves played one of their best matches of the season, recording match highs in digs, assists, and aces.
 
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 2, WSC 3
Records: NSU 15-5 (7-4 NSIC), WSC 20-1 (11-0 NSIC)
Attendance: 1358
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
  • It was an exciting first set with Wayne edging a 28-26 victory, followed up by a 25-20 Wildcat victory in set two
  • Northern stormed back with 25-20 and 25-21 victories in sets three and four, forcing the decisive frame
  • The Wolves led 8-7 at the set break, however ultimately fell 15-12 as the Wildcats tallied 12 kills to the Wolves seven
  • Each team recorded 65 kills with Northern adding 90 digs, 61 assists, 14 blocks, and seven aces
  • Wayne State hit .203 in the match, including a match high .375 in the fifth set, while the Wolves hit .154 overall and .333 in the fourth set
  • Hanna Thompson had a career evening with a team leading 25 kills, followed by Natalia Szybinska with 19
  • Abby Meister touched all corners of the court for NSU averaging a match leading 7.00 digs per set with 35 total, followed by Keri Walker with 17, as well as 54 assists
  • Despite a slow night offensive, Eliza Bauers racked up a career high eight blocks, leading six Wolves with three blocks or more
 
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS  
UP NEXT
Northern returns to Wachs Arena and Don Meyer Court for a 2 p.m. match against the University of Sioux Falls tomorrow. Northern State fans with a valid football ticket can attend the match for free. For full game promotions visit nsuwolves.com/promotions.     

 
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