SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The Minnesota State University Moorhead volleyball team wrapped up the 2016 season with a 25-13, 25-20, 26-24 loss to Augustana in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference action Saturday in Sioux Falls, S.D.
MSUM finished 10-18 overall and 5-15 in the NSIC while Augustana improved to 26-4 overall and 17-3 in the league.
How it happened…
The Dragons fell behind 5-0 quickly in the opening set and never recovered in a 25-13 loss.
The second set was more competitive and the Dragons were within 17-15 after a kill by redshirt freshman
Sarah Hagler. But MSUM got no closer than two the rest of the way in a 25-20 loss.
The Dragons built a 19-16 lead in the third set after a kill by redshirt freshman
Ellie Rutten. A Hagler killed gave them a 24-23 lead and MSUM served for the set, but the Vikings scored three points in a row to take a 26-24 win.
The Dragons hit .253 for the match but Augustana hit .343.
Impact Performances…
Junior hitters
Carly Masloski and
Taylor Liesemeyer led MSUM with eight kills each while redshirt freshman
Sarah Hagler had six.
Junior setter
Rachel Sanow had 16 assists while redshirt freshman Mikayla Wenzel had 11
Sophomore libero
Monica Vega had 14 digs while freshman
Courtney Selbitschka had 12 and senior
Katie Meyers had 10.
Masloski had one solo block and three assists.
Dragon Quick Hit
Saturday was the 11th time in conference play MSUM has faced a ranked opponent this season.
Up Next
Saturday's contest concluded the 2016 season for MSUM.
