MARSHALL, MN – Strong performances by Gabby Caskey and Holli Klettheimer were not enough for the University of Mary volleyball team (2-13, 0-7 Northern Sun) as the Marauders fell in three sets (25-17, 25-14, 25-20) to #7 Southwest Minnesota State University (16-1, 7-1 NSIC).  

Caskey and Klettheimer both posted nine kills against the stout Mustangs defense. Klettheimer posted a .286 hitting percentage, while Caskey had a .194 attack percentage.

SMSU jumped out to a 9-2 lead in the first set and never looked back, winning 25-17. The Mustangs would continue their momentum in the second set, taking it down 25-14.

The Marauders competed well in the third set, trailing only 22-19 late. SMSU won three of the next four points to win the set and the match.

UMary had a strong day converting kills, posting a team-hitting percentage of .211. The Mustangs high-powered attack proved to be difficult for the Marauders to stop, as SMSU posted an impressive .396 hitting percentage.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
Gabby Caskey had nine kills and one block.

Maddie Cooper recorded eight kills on a .412 hitting percentage.

Kaia Sueker had a team-best 15 digs.

Maddy Freed dished out 29 assists.

Holli Klettheimer had nine kills and one block.

UP NEXT                                                                                                                                                                      
The Marauders remain on the road as they take on Minnesota State University in Mankato, MN, on Saturday, October 12, at 2 pm.

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