Duluth, MN –Nehkyah Ellis led the University of Mary volleyball team (3-17, 0-11 Northern Sun) in kills and digs as UMary fell to the University of Minnesota Duluth (12-7, 5-6 NSIC).

The Marauders fell behind the Bulldogs early in the first set and couldn't regain control, losing 25-18.

The second set started more competitive but ended the same with the Bulldogs winning 15-18.

UMD claimed the third set 25-16. UMary trailed 17-14 in the set as the Bulldogs would go on an 8-2 run to finish off the set and give UMD the win.

"Every day is an opportunity to get better. We are continuing to grow and learn. Our focus has to be on consistency and playing our game," said head coach Abby Pollart.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
Nehkyah Ellis was the team leader in kills (9) and digs (11)

Kameron Selvig led the team in assists with 15 while earning nine digs

Kaia Sueker had a team-leading three aces while also contributing seven digs

Maddie Cooper had four kills and two digs

SCOREBOARD
Set one: UMD 25-118
Set two: UMD 25-18
Set three: UMD 25-16

UP NEXT
The Marauders head back home as they take on Bemidji State University (0-19, 0-11 NSIC) on Friday, October 22, at 6 pm.

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