SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The Winona State volleyball team wrapped up its final road trip of the season on Saturday afternoon, falling to Sioux Falls in three sets (19-25, 14-25, 19-25) at the Stewart Center.
In the opening set, Winona State kept pace early before Sioux Falls created separation and earned a 25-19 win. The Warriors recorded 10 kills on 34 attacks, hitting .176.
Abby Ongna and
Zoe Haan each contributed offensively, while
Hailee Peters helped facilitate the attack with 25 assists in the match.
Winona State showed its strongest offensive efficiency in the second set, finishing with 12 kills and just two errors on 30 attacks for a .333 hitting percentage. Despite the attack, Sioux Falls totaled 17 kills and hit .455 to take the set 25-14 and move ahead two sets to none.
The Warriors continued to compete in the third set, recording seven kills and hitting .133. Sioux Falls once again found its rhythm offensively, finishing with 17 kills in the frame to secure the 25-19 set victory and complete the three-set match.
CHECKING THE BOX SCORE
- Abby Ongna and Zoe Haan led Winona State with 11 kills apiece.
- Ongna added five digs, while Haan contributed eight digs and two service aces.
- Maddie Brown finished with six kills and a .417 hitting percentage.
- Hailee Peters recorded 25 assists, six digs and one service ace.
- Lily Shields led the Warriors defensively with nine digs.
- Callie Carr paced Winona State at the net with four block assists.
- Ellie Bruns recorded two service aces.
NEWS & NOTES
- Winona State moves to 5-19 overall and 4-14 in NSIC play.
- USF improved to 10-16 overall and 6-12 in NSIC play.
- The Warriors are now 10-13 all time against the Cougars.
UP NEXT
Winona State will return home to face Augustana on Friday, Nov. 6 at 6 P.M.
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