MINOT, ND --The Minot State volleyball team needed only three sets (25-17, 25-23, 25-18) to beat the Minnesota-Crookston Golden Eagles Friday at home at MSU Dome.

The victory boosted the Beavers' record to 1-17 overall and 1-11 in NSIC action.

The Beavers attack was paced by Roxy King, who finished with 12 kills on the day while accumulating a hitting percentage of .3, and by Kylie Koontz, who had 11 while hitting .5. Defensively, MISU had two players reach double figures in digs as Sophia Peterson had 12 and Taylor Wyatt had 11.

Game Notes
» Jenna Pahlen had a match-high three aces in the win.
» Minot State never trailed on the way to winning the second set 25-23.
» Roxy King had a team-high 12 kills for Minot State.
» Minot State got a match-high 12 digs from Sophia Peterson.
» Minot State attackers were helped by a match-high 29 assists from Sophia Peterson.

How It Happened

SET 1 | The Beavers took the first set 25-17 helped by a strong performance on the attacking end. Minot State put together a .387 attack percentage with 16 kills in the set victory. The Beavers ended on a strong note, stretching their lead to its largest point in the set to finish out the stanza. Minot State also supplemented their offense with three aces in the opening set.

SET 2 | Minot State won set two 25-23 to swiftly grab a 2-0 lead. The Beavers scored first and never trailed in the set to earn the victory. Minot State opened up as much as an eight point lead at 18-10 before finishing off the set, collecting 15 kills in the set.

SET 3 | Minot State closed the match in a 3-0 sweep after grabbing set three. The Beavers seized the set 25-18. Minot State took the lead for good at 12-11 in a set that showcased three lead changes before the Beavers took over the lead. Minot State's front row had a solid defensive performance, blocking four Minnesota-Crookston attacks in the stanza.

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