Box Score BISMARCK, ND - The energy in the McDowell Activity Center was outstanding once again on day two of the University of Mary volleyball team's first home weekend of the season. Less than a day removed from facing 6th ranked St. Cloud State University, UMary played host to another nationally ranked opponent in the 14th- ranked University of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs. The Marauders battled UMD tough through three sets but would suffer another sweep defeat to another formidable NSIC volleyball team.

The Marauders got off to a hot start right out of the gates, garnering an early lead and later hanging closely with the Bulldogs 13-11 behind a handful of kills from Nehkyah Ellis and Maddie Cooper. UMD then gained the momentum and took command of set 1, winning 25-14.

Set 2 would pick up where UMD left off in gaining an early advantage, but the Marauders would battle back against the Bulldogs, hanging tightly 12-9 early on. UMD once again regained control of set 2, winning it 25-17 but not before a great effort by UMary going on a four-point run with the set on the line.

Set 3 would show another great effort from the Marauders, engaging in long rallies with the Bulldogs and even winning some, but their momentum would be halted with the definitive score of 25-19.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• Nehkyah Ellis led the Marauders attack with 6 kills while covering plenty of ground digging up 8 balls, and pitching in 2 ace serves
• Maddie Cooper added 5 kills with a very solid hitting percentage of 0.333%
• Kaia Sueker gathered 12 digs for the second straight day for 24 total on the weekend
• Reyna Isenbart added 3 kills while leading the Marauders with a hand in 3 total blocks
• Kameron Selvig and Maddy Freed both would pace the Marauders with 8 assists each

SCOREBOARD
Set One: UMD 25-14
Set Two: UMD 25-17
Set Three: UMD 25-19

UP NEXT
The Marauders hit the road to northern Minnesota next weekend to play Bemidji State on Friday, September 16 (6 pm) and then Minnesota Crookston on Saturday, September 17 (2 pm). The next time to see UMary Volleyball compete in the MAC will be September 23-24 against Upper Iowa and Winona State.

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