BISMARCK, ND – The University of Mary Volleyball team wrapped up its homestand Saturday afternoon, battling Winona State University tough but eventually falling in three sets (17-25, 14-25, 17-25). Maddy Freed continued to make good strides, setting the way for the Marauders with 25 assists earning ND Petroleum Foundation player of the game honors, and three of the Marauders top attackers finished with six kills apiece in Nehkyah Ellis, Maddie Cooper and Reyna Isenbart.
The Warriors were hot out of the gates in set one, earning the first six points. The Marauders would battle back to get within reach throughout the rest of the set, but the quick start would prove to be the deciding factor for Winona State, winning it 25-17.
UMary would gain their footing much earlier in set two, battling Winona State closely behind a balanced attack to a 14-11 score. However, in contrast to the hot start in set one, the Warriors would end set two going on a tear. An 11-3 run would give Winona State the set win, 25-14, and a 2-0 advantage.
The Marauders found themselves trailing once again 6-0 early in set three but would refuse to yield with a great late effort. The Marauders would hang on with a pair of 4-1 runs late in the set before the Warriors would eventually clinch the set 25-17, winning their second straight conference matchup on the weekend.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
Maddy Freed paced the Marauders with 25 assists, her second highest total in a match this season. Freed also added a block and a kill.
Nehkyah Ellis was among the attack leaders for the second night in a row with 6 kills, and she would lead the Marauders with 13 digs.
Maddie Cooper had a solid day with 6 kills, hitting 0.308, and led the Marauders with 3 total blocks.
Reyna Isenbart also added 6 kills while hitting 0.250.
Alexandria Harper added 4 kills while hitting 0.333.
Emily Torborg finished with 4 kills and 6 digs.
Kaia Sueker contributed 10 digs and an ace serve.
Emily Baumstarck contributed a pair of kills.
NEXT UP
The Marauders will hit the road again next weekend, venturing to southern Minnesota. UMary will play the number 3 ranked team in the nation Concordia - St. Paul Friday, September 30 at 6 pm, then will take on Minnesota State University in Mankato on Saturday, October 1, at 2 pm. UMary will play host to rival Minot State University Tuesday, October 4, at 7 pm in the MAC. Visit umarytickets.com for ticket information on all Marauders home games.
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