BISMARCK, ND –University of Mary volleyball player Natalia Cruz earned her 1000^th career dig as UMary (3-13, 0-7 Northern Sun) fell to Augustana University (10-5, 5-2 NSIC).

Cruz ranks third all-time at UMary in digs for the NCAA era behind Alex Brown (1566) and Kendra Hobbs (1465).

The Marauders struggled in the first set, with the Viking winning 25-12. The second set would be more competitive, with both teams having success. AU would end up winning a closely contested set 25-23.

UMary fell behind in the third set and could not gather any momentum as the Viking would win 25-13.

"We are learning that we have to put our best out there for two matches each weekend. With four days to prepare for another weekend we'll continue to grow and focus on progress," said head coach Abby Pollart.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
Emily Torborg led the team with five kills on a .273 hitting percentage

Natalia Cruz had three digs and three kills

Nehkyah Ellis led the team in digs with nine while earning three kills

Baily Harms and Kennedy Drewis both had a team-high two blocks

Kameron Selvig led the Marauders with 10 assists

SCOREBOARD
Set one: AU 25-12
Set two: AU 25-23
Set three: AU 25-13

UP NEXT
The Marauders begin a four-game road trip starting with the University of Sioux Falls in Sioux Falls, SD, on Friday, October 8, at 5 pm.

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