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Aberdeen, S.D. – The Northern State University volleyball team opened NSIC play Friday night with a sweep over Minnesota Crookston inside Wachs Arena. After a close first set, the Wolves comfortably took the next two sets to secure the 3-0 victory.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 3, UMC 0
Records: NSU 6-3 (1-0 NSIC), UMC 2-7 (0-1 NSIC)
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Northern State came out on top against Minnesota Crookston in straight sets with set scores of 25-18, 25-14, and 25-13
- The Wolves hit .417 as a team with 51 kills, 48 assists, 63 digs, and five service aces
- Defensively, Northern held Crookston to a .135 attack percentage and limited UMC to 25 kills throughout the match
- NSU broke open the second set with an early 6-0 run, taking an 8-2 lead before eventually cruising to a 25-14 victory
- The third set saw the Wolves hit .594, recording 20 kills with just one error
- Linnea Nesheim led the Wolves on offense with 15 kills while hitting .406; she added nine digs and two service aces
- Victoria Persha had the highest attack percentage (.529), along with 11 kills, an ace, and 12.5 points
- Guiding the Northern State offense with 42 assists was Ava Nilsson; she added 11 digs as well
- Ashley Yost anchored the defense with a team-high 18 digs
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
UP NEXT
The Wolves return to action tomorrow, Saturday, September 12, against MSU Moorhead. First serve is set for 3 p.m. inside Wachs Arena.
