BISMARCK, ND –The University of Mary volleyball team (6-22, 3-16 Northern Sun) showed great determination as the Marauders fell in four sets to #14 Concordia University, St. Paul (21-7, 15-4 NSIC). This is the third time in 21 games that UMary has taken a set off CSP.

The first set was an exciting back and forth contest that saw both teams exchange leads. After trailing the Marauders 22-19, the Golden Bears would win six out of the next seven points to win 25-23.

UMary trailed CSP early in the second set 6-0. The Marauders would make a ferocious comeback and would take the set 25-21 over the 14^th ranked team in the country.

The Golden Bears would regain control in the third set, winning 25-19. CSP would continue their great play in the fourth set as the Golden Bears would win 25-12.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
Kaia Sueker had a team-high 21 digs while contributing four assists

Natalia Cruz had nine kills and five digs

Kameron Selvig led the team in assists with 32 while also earning ten digs

Maddie Cooper had 7 kills and 4 blocks

Alexandria Harper led the Marauders in blocks with 6

Emily Torborg had 5 kills and two blocks

STAT OF THE GAME
Nehkyah Ellis had a double-double as she led the team in kills with 16 while also earning 15 digs.

SCOREBOARD
Set one: SCP 25-23
Set two: UM 25-21
Set three: CSP 25-19
Set four: CSP 25-12

UP NEXT
The Marauders hosts their final game of the season as they take on Minnesota State University – Mankato on Saturday, November 13, at 2 pm. UMary will be hosting senior night, where the marauders will honor Natalia Cruz, Bailey Harms, Kennedy Drewis and Brittany Brusven after the conclusion of the MSU game.

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