BISMARCK, ND – A strong defensive performance with a total of nine blocks on the game could not propel the University of Mary volleyball team past Minnesota State – Mankato. The Mavericks took the Marauders down in three sets. Nehkyah Ellis continued to impress, leading the Marauders in both kills and digs on the match.
 
With the loss, UMary falls to 1-18 on the season and 0-10 in NSIC play. Minnesota State improves to 13-5 overall and 6-4 in conference play.
 
PIVOT POINT
The Marauders came out firing on all cylinders early in the first set, jumping out to an 8-5 lead over the Mavericks. With the match tied at 19 late in the set, MSU rallied together four straight points as part of a 6-2 run to take the first set. With momentum on their side, MSU strung together a few big runs in the second and third set to claim victory.
 
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
Nehkyah Ellis recorded 10 kills, nine digs, and a block with a .333 hitting percentage
 
Morgan Schnabel had six kills and three blocks
 
Katja Berge had four kills and two blocks
 
Jessica Oja recorded 15 assists and six digs
 
Hannah Hanson had two kills and two blocks
 
Julianna Hughes had three blocks and an ace
 
Natalia Cruz had seven digs
 
Brittany Brusven had six assists, two digs and a block
 
STAT OF THE GAME
Nehkyah Ellis has been a difference maker for the Marauders her freshman year. Specifically, the last three games. Ellis has recorded double-digit kills in each of the last three games for UMary. Ellis' three highest career kill and dig totals have come during the last three games.
 
SCOREBOARD
Set one: MSU 25-21
Set two: MSU 25-18
Set three: MSU 25-15
 
UP NEXT
The Marauders do not have to wait long for their next match. UMary hosts #7 Concordia – St. Paul at 2 PM Tomorrow, October 19 in the McDowell Activity Center. It will also be Alumni Day!
 
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