Box Score With a 5-1 lead to start the first set the Minot State University volleyball team was playing up to its opponent, No. 21 Augustana.
 
Despite losing that first set 25-20 the Beavers scored six of the final eight points coming back from a 23-14 deficit.
 
In a close second set, 25-22, MSU was able to stay close to the Vikings throughout the entire set never falling behind by more than four points.
 
The third set was all Minot State's. There were only three serves taken with the Beavers trailing as they won 25-23 to take their first set against a ranked opponent all season.
 
Trailing up 15-16 in the fourth set it looked as if Augustana was going to drop its second set in a row before taking a 22-16 lead and eventually winning the series 25-18 to clinch the match.

"We played hard today," said head coach Ben Kaszeta. "I was proud of our effort. All four sets were close and we had a lead in each one. In set three we took care of them better than the last couple matches. We put pressure on them in every set. If we continue with that effort our first conference win will come soon."

Augustana is No. 21 in the country and according to Kaszeta they deserve that spot.

"They were very disciplined and played extremely well," Kaszeta said. "Their coach and players were classy and respectful."
 
Three players finished with double-digit kills for Minot State while five finished with double-digit digs. Leading the team offensively was senior Mallory Sall (OH, Port Coquitlam, British Columbia. Three players finished with 11 digs, including Sall, but freshman Hailey Richards (DS, Humbolt, Saskatchewan) had a career high with the mark.
 
Kelsey Dewulf (S, Fr., Huntley, Ill.) led the team with 36 assists while Logan Desorcy (L, Fr., St. Andrews, Manitoba) finished with double-digit digs (11) for the third straight game.
 
Minot State will play again tomorrow, October 24 against No. 6 Wayne State at 4 p.m.