BISMARCK, ND –The University of Mary volleyball team (6-18, 3-12 Northern Sun) fell short in a hard-fought match to Minnesota State University Moorhead (4-19, 4-11 NSIC).

UMary grabbed an early lead as the Marauders took the first set 25-19. Natalia Cruz had the set-winning kill on an assist from Kameron Selvig.  

MSU Moorhead would rally back and win a close second set 25-22. The Dragons would keep the momentum going in the third set as they would take another tight set 25-22.

UMary could not rally back to win the fourth set as MSU Moorhead would take it 25-16.

"We played a gritty match tonight. Playing consistently at a high level while decreasing unforced errors and runs needs to continue to be a point of growth going forward. I'm proud of this group and the work they continue to put in each week," said head coach Abby Pollart.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
Kaia Sueker led the team in digs with 20

Natalia Cruz had 11 kills, nine digs and three aces

Kameron Selvig was the team leader in assists with 40

Chloe Lieser had 12 digs

Maddie Cooper contributed eight kills and two blocks

STAT OF THE GAME
Nehkyah Ellis recorded her third straight double-double as she had 16 kills and 11 digs.

SCOREBOARD
Set one: UM 25-19
Set two: MSUM 25-22
Set three: MSUM 25-22
Set four: MSUM 25-16

UP NEXT
The Marauders look to bounce back at home as they take on Northern State University on Tuesday, November 2, at 6 pm.

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