BEMIDJI, Minn. – The University of Sioux Falls Volleyball team bounced back in NSIC play with a 3-1 victory over Bemidji State (25-20, 17-25, 25-22, 25-22) on this afternoon inside BSU Gymnasium. With the win, the Cougars improve to 6-4 overall and 1-1 in the NSIC, while the Beavers fall to 3-7 and 0-2 in conference action.
MATCH RECAP
USF opened strong with a .483 hitting percentage in the first set and closed the match with a balanced offensive attack. Overall, the Cougars hit .296 with 52 kills, 11 aces, and 54 digs as a team.
Key Performers
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Ella Walker powered the attack with 12 kills on just 19 swings, hitting .579 while adding four total blocks.
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Sadie Voss matched Walker with 12 kills, a .333 hitting percentage, and chipped in 10 digs and two service aces for a double-double effort.
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Elise Gillen directed the offense with 23 assists and nine digs, while Hollie Peterson added 17 assists.
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From the service line, Faith Van Eck and Gretchen Volk each tallied three aces, fueling USF's momentum throughout the match.
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Defensively, Volk also paced the Cougars with 13 digs.
Sioux Falls controlled the opening set before Bemidji State answered in the second, evening the match at 1-1. The Cougars regrouped, holding off late Beaver rallies in sets three and four to seal the road win.
UP NEXT
USF returns home this week for a three match home stint of NSIC matchups, beginning with SMSU Tuesday night at 6pm followed by Minnesota Crookston and MSU Moorhead on Friday and Saturday.
