ABERDEEN, SD – Four Marauders posted double-digit kills as the University of Mary volleyball team (2-8, 0-2 NSIC) fell to Northern State University (8-3, 3-0 NSIC).

"I was proud of the fight this team showed tonight! We are starting to see a solid foundation being built to grow from," said head coach Abby Pollart.

UMary dropped the first set to NSU 25-14. The Wolves would continue their good play in the second set as NSU won 25-19.

The Marauders would come back and rally to win the third set 25-21. UMary led 22-21 late in the third set as the Marauders would collect three straight points to get the win. NSU would take control in the fourth set, winning 25-13.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

Kennedy Drewis was tied for a team-high 11 kills with a hitting percentage of .296.

Nehkyah Ellis tied Drewis with 11 kills after posting a hitting percentage of .286, while contributing 13 digs.

Kameron Selvig had 25 assists which led the team while contributing eight digs

Natalia Cruz had 10 kills and 13 digs

Kaia Sueker had a team-best 14 digs

Kaia Lill posted 21 assists, seven digs and two aces

Bailey Harms had 10 kills

SCOREBOARD
Set one: NSU 25-16
Set two: NSU 25-19
Set three: UM 25-21
Set four: NSU 25-13

UP NEXT

The Marauders host their first game of the season against Winona State University on Friday, September 24, at 6 pm. UMary then welcomes Upper Iowa University to the McDowell Activity Center on Saturday, September 25, at 11 am.

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