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Aberdeen, S.D. – The No. 18 Northern State University volleyball team played efficiently in their Friday win over Augustana, recording the sweep. Northern hit .291 in the win and led Augustana in four statistical categories.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 3, AU 0
Records: NSU 20-5 (12-5 NSIC), AU 12-15 (8-9 NSIC)
Attendance: 782
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Wolves defeated the Vikings by set scores of 25-18, 25-15, and 25-22, notching their third win over AU this season
- Northern recorded a match leading 46 kills, 40 assists, and 59 digs, adding five blocks and three aces
- The NSU defense forced 16 Viking hitting errors and held Augustana to a .130 attack percentage
- Natalia Szybinska and Abby Brooks led the offense with 13 and ten kills respectively, hitting .310 and .474
- Keri Walker dished up 13.33 assists per set with 40 total in the win; she added a pair of kills and digs, as well as one block and one ace
- Abby Meister nearly averaged ten digs a set, notching 29 on the evening; she was the lone Wolf in defensive double figures
- Brooks also led the team at the net with three blocks, followed by Victoria Persha and Hanna Thompson with two each
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
Natalia Szybinska: 13 kills, .310 attack%, 1 block
Abby Brooks: 10 kills, .474 attack%, 3 blocks
Keri Walker: 40 assists, 2 digs, 2 kills, 1 block, 1 ace
Abby Meister: 29 digs
UP NEXT
Northern closes out the regular season at home tomorrow against Southwest Minnesota State. First serve is set for 3 p.m. on Saturday versus the Mustangs. For full promotional details on home games this season
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