Box Score 1 | Box Score 2 The University of Mary Marauders took to the court for the second day of the season in a tournament hosted by MSU-Billings. The Marauders dropped their first match of the day against Chadron State College (21-25, 23-25, 26-28) before earning the first win for new head coach Melissa Chaplin in a five-set thriller versus fellow Northern Sun school Minot State University (25-19, 25-21, 21-25, 19-25, 15-12).
 
The Marauders were able to keep the match close against the Eagles in the morning thanks to the efforts of Allison Adams and Janell Finkbeiner. Adams led the charge with 13 kills on 25 attacks for a .440 attack %, while also earning two solo blocks and one block assist. Finkbeiner was also active as she finished the match with 20 assists and six digs.
 
On the defensive side, Lauren Randall and Alex Brown did what they could to keep the offense moving as Randall finished with 17 digs while Brown finished with 16.  Randall also ended with five kills on 20 attacks, showcasing the Marauders new look.
 
It would not be enough as the Eagles were led by a well-balanced offense as five players finished with at least five kills. They also ended the match with five aces and seven team blocks before closing out the Marauders for good in the third set.
 
The Marauders would show their resilience, however, as they prepared for the last match of the day, and the tournament, against NSIC rival Minot State.
 
The Marauders jumped out to a 2-0 lead before the Beavers battled back to tie the match at 2-2. The Marauders would not be denied their first victory though, as they closed out the final set 15-12.
 
Lauren Boldt and Lauren Randall led the way for the Marauders in the second game of the day as Boldt finished with 14 kills on 46 attacks with five block assists. Randall finished with a double-double as she had 15 kills on 39 attacks for a .205 attack % and 10 digs while also adding one solo block and one block assist.  Finkbeiner was active again as she also had a double-double for the game with 29 assists and 12 digs.
 
The Marauders (1-3) return home on Tuesday, Sept. 9 as they host the University of Jamestown in the Marauders home opener.
 
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