(Minot, N.D.) -- Minot State battled throughout the match vs. #12 St. Cloud State today but could not come up with a victory losing in three straight sets 25-20, 25-19, 25-14.  

Minot State was down the entire first set by a margin of five or less but could not find a way to take the lead against the Huskies. Senior Shelby Spuller produced three kills for the Beavers to help keep the margin in reach throughout the set. The Huskies won the first set 25-20.  

In the second set, the Beavers were leading 10-6 with three kills coming from middle hitter Hayley Swain. St. Cloud marched, going on multiple runs led by Halle Hughes and Rachael Houle, giving them a 25-19 win over Minot State.  

In the third set, Minot continued to battle with the Huskies, the score was tied 13-13. The Huskies went on and won the set 25-14, where St. Cloud State went on 12-1 run to end the match.  

Beaver Leaders  

• Shelby Spuller had eight kills in the match.  

• Mackenzie Froehlich had 19 assists in the match.  

• Junior Karli Koza had 18 assists in the match.  

• Hayley Swain (4) and Emily Falldorf (2) lead the team in blocks.   

Up Next  

Minot State University will face #3 University Minnesota Duluth tomorrow at 12:00 p.m. in the Minot State Dome.  

MEDIA: For more information, please contact the Coordinator of Sports Information Josh Van Valkenburg-Gernert.