THE MATCH AT A GLANCE

Friday, October 4 (6 p.m.) vs. (RV) Minnesota State
Head Coach: Corey Phelps
 

FAN INFORMATION & GAME COVERAGE

Live Stats: nsuwolves.com/sidearmstats/wvball/summary 
Live Video: nsicnetwork.com/nsuwolves/
Radio Broadcast: Fox Sports Aberdeen [98.5 FM · 1420 AM] radio.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/KGIMAM
Tickets: nsuwolves.universitytickets.com/?cid=169
Game Promotions Page: nsuwolves.com/gameday
Game Notes: Northern State vs. Minnesota State
 
Fan Details:

• The contest will be a MAROON OUT, all fans are encouraged to wear maroon; to stock up on maroon gear visit the NSU Team Store HERE or on game day
• Kids in attendance will receive a free pumpkin (while supplies last) at the conclusion of the match

 

#22 NORTHERN STATE STORYLINES

• The Wolves enter their 1-match weekend with a 10-2 record overall and 2-2 mark in the Northern Sun
• Northern kicked off their NSIC slate facing two AVCA top-10 teams in No. 8 Wayne State and No. 4 Southwest Minnesota State
• NSU is averaging 13.1 kills, 12.2 assists, 17.6 digs, 1.9 aces, and 2.5 blocks per set this season with a .246 attack percentage
• The Wolves are holding their opponents to a .180 attack percentage and have forced nearly 20 more reception errors
• Keri Walker paces the offense and is closing in on 500 season assists with 484 currently, averaging 10.76 per set
• Natalia Szybinska leads three Wolves with triple figure kills, notching 157 total, averaging 3.49 per set
• Morissen Samuels and Hanna Thompson follow with 117 and 113 kills respectively
• Abby Brooks is hitting a team best .321 this season and leads the Wolves at the net with 55 blocks
• The floor defense is led by Abby Meister with 243 digs, averaging 5.40 per set which ranks second in the NSIC

 

(RV) MINNESOTA STATE STORYLINES

• Minnesota State enters the weekend with a 10-1 record overall and 2-1 mark in the NSIC
• MSU is averaging 12.7 kills, 11.7 assists, 16.9 digs, 2.8 blocks, and 1.7 aces per set with a .234 attack percentage
• Toryn Richards and Emma Loveall lead the offense with 116 and 100 kills respectively, while Emily Kern is hitting a team leading .306
• The Mavericks are known for running a 6-2 offense with Jadyn Lester and Brooke Bolwerk sharing the setting duties, recording 179 and 212 assists respectively this season
• Ellie Kline leads the defensive effort with 146 digs, averaging 3.84 per set, while Kern is leading the team at the net with 44 blocks
• The Mavericks are led by head coach Corey Phelps in his fourth season at the helm

 

THE WOLVES AND MAVERICKS HISTORY

• The Wolves and Mavericks spilt their 2023 contest with Minnesota State recording a 3-0 win at home and Northern grabbing a 3-1 win from Wachs Arena
• Northern is 18-17 all-time against Minnesota State