SIOUX FALLS, SD --The Minot State volleyball team fell to the Augustana (SD) Vikings in three sets (13-25, 10-25, 14-25) Friday on the road at Elmen Center.

The loss dropped Minot State's record to 0-19 overall and 0-12 in NSIC play.

Alexandra Koontz finished with three kills on the day to lead the Beavers offense. MSU got 7 digs from Lucia Mercolini to lead them defensively.

Game Notes
» Alexandra Koontz had a team-high one ace in the loss.
» Alexandra Koontz had a team-high three kills for Minot State.
» Minot State got a team-high seven digs from Lucia Mercolini.
» Minot State attackers were helped by a team-high four assists from Lucia Mercolini.

How It Happened

SET 1 | The Beavers fell behind early, losing a tough first set 25-13. Minot State trailed by as many as 12 points as Augustana (SD) grabbed the advantage for good at 2-1 in a set that was notted up just once before the Vikings took control.

SET 2 | A 25-10 set-two loss put Minot State behind two sets to none in the match. Minot State trailed by as many as 15 points as Augustana (SD) grabbed the advantage for good at 2-1 in a set that was knotted up just once before the Vikings took over the lead.

SET 3 | Augustana (SD) finished off the sweep with a set-three victory. The Beavers dropped the first point and fought from behind the rest of the way before falling in the set 25-14.

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