BISMARCK, N.D. -- Minnesota State Moorhead volleyball would rally from a tough start to pick up its fourth reverse sweep victory of the 2025 season. The Dragons defeated the University of Mary in five sets.

How It Happened

• The Marauders claimed the first set 25-22 after hitting for a .343 clip compared to Moorhead's .176 mark. 
• In the second frame, MSUM would fall down early and would not be able to regain a lead, trailing by four points. 
• Three straight points from the Dragons, including back-to-back kills from Raiah Mandell helped the Dragons regain the lead, 22-20. 
• Mary would rattle off five straight points from there, winning the set 25-22.
• While the teams would trade punches in the third set, Moorhead would eventually grab a four-point lead after a kill from Mandell and an ace from Maci Martini. 
• The Dragons would hit on an 8-0 run to close the third set, eventually winning by a 25-13 count. 
• Mary would take command in the fourth set, building a five-point lead near the frame's midway point. 
• Moorhead would be forced to play from behind throughout the set, coming within two points late (20-18).
• From there, MSUM would regain the lead after four straight points. Leading 22-20, the Dragons would steal the set 25-23 after a block assist from Mandell and Mya Pfeifer. 
• The final set was truly a back and forth affair with both teams gridlocked at 14 points. 
• A kill from Brielle Riess, followed by a Marauder attack error sealed a 16-14 victory for the Dragons. 
• Riess was superb all afternoon with a double-double of 22 kills and 12 digs. Martini also notched another double-double with 12 kills and 18 digs. 

Top Dragons

• Brielle Riess: 22 kills, 12 digs, three service aces
• Maci Martini: 12 kills, 18 digs
• Raiah Mandell: 13 kills, three block assists
• Madi Colby: 29 assists, two service aces

Up Next

MSUM (11-6, 5-4 NSIC) will return home for a Thursday night matchup with Bemidji State. First serve is scheduled for 6 p.m. from Nemzek Fieldhouse.