SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- Junior Shelby Spuller recorded 15 kills and five digs and Kelsey Dewulf had 34 assists and six digs, but Minot State lost to Augustana 25-16, 25-20, 25-22 on Friday in a Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference match in the Elmen Center.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Augustana broke a 14-14 tie with a 5-0 run on its way to a 25-16 win in the first set, while Shelby Spuller had five kills and a .571 attack percentage in the first set for the Beavers
• Augustana won the second set 25-20 on the strength of a .286 hitting percentage, while Shelby Spuller had four kills and Emily Falldorf had three kills and a .429 attack percentage
• Augustana closed the third set on a 3-0 run after overcoming a four-point deficit earlier in the set to defeat the Beavers 25-22

BEAVER TRACKS

• Shelby Spuller led the Beavers with 15 kills, which marked her 20th double-figure kill match of the season
• Karli Koza reached double figures in digs for the 24th time this season with a team-high 16
• Emily Falldorf had seven kills, three blocks and two service aces
• Jeanne Brenner finished with seven kills and two digs
• Kelsey Dewulf recorded 34 assists, six digs and a block
• Nicole Wondrasek added three kills, two digs and two blocks

TEAM NOTES

• Minot State dropped to 11-14 overall and 4-11 in the NSIC
• Minot State held a 39-38 advantage in digs
• The Beavers and Vikings each recorded four blocks
• Augustana posted a .296 hitting percentage, while the Beavers hit .160 for the match

UP NEXT
Minot State will continue its current roadtrip by visiting Wayne State for an NSIC match on Saturday (Oct. 20) at 1 p.m.