MINOT, N.D. -- MSU Moorhead would take to the road Tuesday night and collect a valuable NSIC win over Minot State. The Dragons took the match from the Beavers in straight sets.
It was Minot State who would quickly jump in front in the opening set as the Dragons attempted to settle in. The Beavers claimed a 12-9 lead early, taking advantage of five early errors from MSUM. Minot State would extend that lead to 16-12 midway through the set as the Dragons were in need of a rally. MSUM got the stretch they needed, answering with a 5-1 run with kills from
Maci Martini and
Abby Thompson to go along with a service ace from
Emily McPhee. The run brought the Dragons even with the Beavers, 17 all. Trailing 20-19, MSUM would close the set on a 6-2 run with spikes from
Tori Thompson,
Raiah Mandell and
Bridget Witzmann. The Dragons won the first frame 25-22
The second set would begin with a run from each team as Minot State would grab another early lead, 4-0. MSUM would respond with a 5-0 run thanks to four consecutive errors from the Beavers. A kill from Witzmann and a service ace from
Karlee Luneckas would bring the Dragons a 12-10 lead. The Dragons would command the pace from there, going a 6-2 run thanks to a pair of kills from Witzmann. While Minot State would bring the score to within two late in the set, a pair of Beaver errors sealed their fate in the frame. MSUM took set two 25-21.
MSUM would begin the third set with hopes of a straight sets win, claiming an early 11-9 advantage. Minot State would remain within reach throughout the set with the Dragons largest lead being just four points. Back-to-back kills from
Abby Thompson and
Jadyn Feist would bring the Dragons closer to victory with a 22-18 lead. MSUM would come to match point, leading 24-22 thanks to a spike from
Tori Thompson, but Minot State would stay alive, tying the game at 24 points each. However, two Beaver errors would once again solidify the set as MSUM won the final frame 26-24.
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MSUM (5-10, 2-5 NSIC) is back on the road for a Friday match with Minnesota State. First set from Mankato is scheduled for 6 p.m.
