WINONA, Minn. --- The Warriors battled Wayne State at McCown Gymnasium on Saturday evening, falling in three sets (25-17, 25-15, 25-12).
The Warriors battled early in the opening set, keeping the score close before Wayne State began to create separation. Winona State found offense from
Zoe Haan and
Hailee Peters, who connected for multiple kills throughout the set. However, the Wildcats maintained control late to take the opening set, 25-17.
Wayne State carried its momentum into the second set, building an early advantage. Winona State continued to compete, with
Abby Ongna, Haan, and Peters contributing kills. The Warriors also received a pair of blocks from
Maddie Brown and Ongna to help slow the Wildcats' attack. Wayne State ultimately pulled away to secure a 25-15 second-set victory.
The Wildcats controlled most of the third set, building an early lead and limiting Winona State's opportunities. The Warriors received kills from Brown, Haan, and Ongna, along with a service ace from Ongna, but Wayne State maintained its advantage and closed out the match with a 25-12 win.
CHECKING THE BOX SCORE
- Ellie Bruns and Ongna each provided three service aces.
NEWS & NOTES
- Winona State fell to 5-21 overall and 1-9 in NSIC play.
- Wayne State improved to 28-2 overall and 19-1 in NSIC play.
- The Warriors are now 12-32 all time against the Wildcats.
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