ABERDEEN, SD – A dominant performance at the net highlighted the Marauders in their loss to #7 Northern State. The Marauders held a 4-3 advantage in blocks over the Wolves but despite big blocks, the Wolves were able to sweep UMary in three sets.

With the loss the Marauders fall to 1-23 on the season and 0-15 in NSIC play. The Wolves improve to 19-4 overall and 12-3 in the conference.

PIVOT POINT

The Wolves jumped went of a 17-4 run to help them jump out to a 20-7 lead in the first set. The early momentum carried them to a set victory. UMary was able to take an early 6-4 lead in the second set but the Wolves stormed back, going on a 12-1 to take a 16-7 lead and eventually the set. With momentum on their side, the Wolves jumped out to a 13-3 lead in the third set and eventually took the set 25-9, claiming the match.

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

Natalia Cruz recorded 14 digs, two assists, and an ace

Jessica Oja recorded 10 assists and six digs

Katja Berge recorded four kills and two blocks

Morgan Schnabel had four kills and two aces

Sydney Murphy posted seven assists and three digs

Caitlin Schneeweis posted four kills

Anna Nietfeld had two kills and two blocks

Julianna Hughes recorded two kills and two blocks

STAT OF THE GAME

The Marauders posted a game high in blocks against #7 NSU. The Wolves rank second in the conference in blocks but that did not deter the Marauders from recording more blocks then them on the match. UMary recorded four blocks compared to three by the Wolves.

SCOREBOARD

Set one: NSU 25-13

Set two: NSU 25-13

Set three: NSU 25-9

UP NEXT

The Marauders host a trio of home games next week. They will begin the week by hosting MSU Moorhead for a midweek matchup on Tuesday, November 5 at 6 PM in the McDowell Activity Center.

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