This Week: The Unversity of Mary Volleyball team (4-18, 1-12 NSIC) looks to extend their win streak when they return home for two games starting on Friday, Oct. 24, against University of Minnesota, Crookston, and Saturday, Oct. 25. against Bemidji State University. It is the Marauders annual Alumni Weekend games. They will also have an early game next week against Minot State University on Tuesday, Oct. 28
The Records: Minnesota Crookston is 9-12 overall, 3-10 in conference, last week they lost to Northern State in a five set thriller, and MSU-Moorhead in straight sets. Bemidji State is 4-17 overall, 2-11 in conference, last week they defeated MSU-Moorhead in straight sets and lost to Northern State in four sets. Minot State is 6-16 overall, 3-10 in conference, last week they defeated St. Cloud State in straight sets, lost to duluth in straight sets, and defeated NAIA opponent Dickinson State University
History: The Marauders are 4-9 against Minnesota Crookston with a 2-4 record at home. The Golden Eagles won the only matchup in 2013. U-Mary is 7-6 against Bemidji State with a 5-1 record at home. The Beavers won the only contest in 2013. Minot State has the advantage over the Marauders this year after defeating U-Mary in Bismarck 3-1.
Last Week: U-Mary lost to Minnesota Duluth in straight sets in Duluth, Minn., the Marauders struggled to get an offense going and Lauren Boldt did all that she could with four kills in 13 attacks. U-Mary finally snapped its losing streak with a four set victory over St. Cloud State. Kelsey Boyd led the way with her first double double of the season as she finished with 17 kills and 15 digs. Lauren Randall and Lauren Boldt rounded out the trio of Marauders that finished with double digit kills as Randall finished with 12 and Boldt finished with 13.
Game Coverage: There will be a live video stream of both matches as well as live statistics available at http://www.goumary.com/coverage
Social Media: You can also follow along with U-Mary volleyball in-game and general U-Mary updates on Twitter at @umarysports. Be sure to follow the Marauders Facebook page as well at "Marauder Athletics" and "University of Mary Volleyball Marauders".
Next Week: The Marauders will conclude their final road trip of the season with visits to Mankato, Minn., and St. Paul, Minn. U-Mary will face Minnesota State on Friday, Oct. 31, and #3 Concordia-St. Paul on Saturday, Nov. 1.
