Winona, Minn. --- The Winona State Volleyball Team falls to Jamestown in four sets, dropping a Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) matchup at McCown Gymnasium.
In the first set, the Warriors and Jimmies traded points early before Winona State built momentum behind kills from Abby Ongna and Zoe Haan. Haan added a pair of service aces as the Warriors created separation. The Jimmies closed the gap with a series of kills. However, Winona State responded in the closing points, with Gracie Clary recording a kill help the Warriors regain control. Winona State finished strong to secure the 25-20 set victory.
Winona State continued to battle Jamestown in the second set. The Warriors established an early advantage behind kills from Haan, Ongna and Armstrong, while Haan added a service ace to help Winona State maintain its lead. Brown also contributed with a kill and a service ace as the Warriors held an 18-14 advantage midway through the set. Jamestown responded with a late push, capitalizing on attack errors to close the gap. The teams traded points down the stretch, with Ongna recording a kill off a Hailee Peters assist to keep the Warriors within striking distance. However, Jamestown secured kills from Gracie Adamson to pull ahead late and close out the set 25-22, evening the match at one set a piece.
Winona State struggled to find its rhythm in the third set, falling to Jamestown 25-11. The Warriors traded points with the Jimmies early, recording multiple kills to keep Winona State within striking distance. Jamestown gradually pulled away behind a strong attacking performance. The Jimmies capitalized on Warrior errors to extend their lead, building a 19-7 advantage. Winona State would push back with a kill and a service ace, but Jamestown maintained control down the stretch to close out the set 25-11.
Winona State fought to stay within reach but fell to Jamestown 25-16 in the fourth set. The Warriors traded points early and showed flashes of momentum with kills and service aces, but Jamestown gradually pulled away behind a strong offensive attack. Winona State made a late push to close the gap, but the Jimmies maintained control down the stretch to secure the set and take the match.
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The Warriors host Northern State on Saturday, Oct. 24th at 2 P.M in McCown Gymnasium.
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