Box Score

BISMARCK, N.D. – Cougar Volleyball secured a convincing 3-0 win over the Marauders today to advance to 15-11 on the season and 10-8 in the NSIC. 

MATCH DETAILS 

Final Score: USF 3, UMARY 0 (25-15, 25-22, 25-23) 

Team Records: USF 15-11, UMARY 4-22 

MATCH RECAP 

Sioux Falls asserted their dominance early, surging to a 9-0 lead in the opening set and never looking back, finishing 25-15. The second set saw a more competitive effort from Mary, with nine ties and multiple lead changes, but the Cougars' consistency sealed a 25-22 win. In the final set, Sioux Falls edged out a resilient Mary team 25-23, with key kills from Kuper and Hamm securing the sweep. 

KEY PERFORMANCES 

• Jordyn Hamm was instrumental for Sioux Falls, contributing 8 kills with a .500 hitting percentage, 2 blocks, and 4 service aces. 

• Jordan Kuper added 10 kills on a .500 hitting percentage and 4 total blocks. 

• Setter Elise Gillen orchestrated the offense with 30 assists and chipped in 10 digs, securing a double-double performance. 

• Defensively, the Cougars amassed 36 digs, with contributions from multiple players, including Faith Van Eck and Kyleigh Tangen, who tallied 7 digs apiece. 

• The Cougars' efficient attack was evident with 49 kills on a .330 hitting percentage, compared to Mary's 32 kills at .195. Sioux Falls also outpaced the Marauders in aces (5-4) and blocks (6-4). 

UP NEXT

The Cougars made the 2024 NSIC Volleyball Championships and will head to St. Cloud State on Tuesday, November 19 to take on the Huskies at 6pm in the opening round of the NSIC tournament. 

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