MARSHALL, Minn. --- The Winona State volleyball team fell to Southwest Minnesota State in straight sets (25-15, 25-17, 25-19) on Friday evening in a Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) matchup.
The Warriors opened the match looking to challenge the Mustangs. Winona State recorded 11 kills while hitting .235, led by
Abby Ongna with four kills and
Zoe Haan with three.
Hailee Peters added seven assists as the Warriors looked to establish their offense. Southwest Minnesota State finished with 16 kills and hit .394 to take the opening set 25-15.
Winona State looked to respond in the second set but fell 25-17. The Warriors recorded 10 kills and hit .167. Peters continued to facilitate the offense, finishing the set with eight assists. The Mustangs countered with 18 kills and a .361 hitting percentage to take a two-set lead.
The Warriors continued to battle in the third set, recording 11 kills despite falling 25-19. Ongna added three kills, while Brown and Haan each contributed two. Winona State also recorded five block assists in the set as it continued to compete at the net. However, 11 attack errors limited the Warriors offensively, allowing Southwest Minnesota State to secure the 25-19 set victory and complete the sweep.
CHECKING THE BOX SCORE
- Abby Ongna led Winona State with 10 kills and added 9 digs.
- Maddie Brown finished with seven kills and five block assists.
- Zoe Haan recorded six kills, 10 digs, and five blocks.
- Hailee Peters led the Warriors with 23 assists.
NEWS & NOTES
- Winona State moves to 5-18 overall and 4-13 in NSIC play.
- Southwest Minnesota State improved to 20-4 overall and 14-3 in conference play.
- Winona State is now 25-68 all-time against SMSU.
UP NEXT
The Warriors continue their road trip on Saturday, Oct. 31, traveling to the University of Sioux Falls. First serve is scheduled for 2 p.m.
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