FAYETTE, IA –The University of Mary volleyball team (6-20, 3-13 Northern Sun) showed resiliency as they were defeated by Upper Iowa University (18-8, 11-6 NSIC).

UIU got out to an early lead in the first set and never looked back, winning 25-17. The Peacocks would continue their great play in the second set as they defeated the Marauders 25-12.

UMary continued to battle hard in the third set. After trailing 16-3, the Marauders would cut the lead to 24-19 before UIU finished the game off with a kill from Maggie Streightiff.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
Natalia Cruz led the Marauders in kills (7) and digs (12)

Kaia Sueker had nine digs and four assists

Maddie Cooper had five kills and one block

Nehkyah Ellis contributed five digs and four kills

Chloe Lieser had eight digs and one ace

SCOREBOARD
Set one: UIU 25-17
Set two: UIU 25-12
Set three: UIU 25-19

UP NEXT
The Marauders compete in their final road game of the season as UMary takes on #8 Winona State University on Saturday, November 6, at 11 am.

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