MINOT, N.D. --- The Winona State volleyball team earned a three-set sweep of Minot State on Friday night, winning 25-12, 25-19 and 25-21 in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) play at the MSU Dome.
The Warriors improved to 4-14 overall and 3-9 in NSIC play with the victory, while Minot State fell to 4-17 overall and 0-12 in conference action.
Abby Ongna led Winona State with 10 kills and a .333 hitting percentage.
Zoe Haan added six kills and led the Warriors with 17 digs, while
Maddie Brown contributed five kills.
Hailee Peters paced the offense with 17 assists, and
Lily Shields added 16 digs.
Winona State finished with 38 kills, a .210 hitting percentage, 33 assists, seven service aces and 66 digs. The Warriors also recorded six total team blocks and held Minot State to 23 kills and a .040 hitting percentage.
Winona State set the tone early, using a strong serving run in the first set to pull away from the Beavers. After the teams traded points early, the Warriors turned a 7-7 tie into a 16-7 advantage and continued to build their lead before closing out the set 25-12.
The Warriors carried that momentum into the second set, overcoming an early deficit to take control. Minot State held a 12-9 lead before Winona State responded with a run to move in front. The Warriors maintained the advantage down the stretch and secured the set 25-19.
Winona State faced another challenge in the third set but finished strong. The teams battled through several ties before the Warriors created separation late and closed out the match with a 25-21 win.
CHECKING THE BOX SCORE
- Abby Ongna led Winona State with 10 kills and a .333 hitting percentage.
- Zoe Haan recorded six kills and a team-high 17 digs.
- Hailee Peters tallied 17 assists and added a service ace.
- Lily Shields finished with 16 digs.
- The Warriors hit .480 in the opening set and limited Minot State to a .138 hitting percentage in the frame.
NEWS & NOTES
- Winona State improved to 4-14 (3-9 NSIC) with the win
- Minot State fell to 4-17 (0-12 NSIC) with the loss
- WSU now leads the all-time series 17-2
UP NEXT
Winona State continues its road trip Saturday, Oct. 17, with an NSIC matchup against the University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota. First serve is set for 11 a.m.
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