MINOT, ND --The Minot State volleyball team lost to the Sioux Falls Cougars in three sets, 25-16, 25-19, 25-10 Saturday at home at the MSU Dome.

The loss dropped Minot State's record to 0-18 overall and 0-11 in NSIC play.

Emily Kotelnikoff finished with seven kills on the day to lead the Beavers offense. Minot State also got 8 digs from Lucia Mercolini to lead them defensively.

Game Notes
» Viktoria Sedova had a team-high one ace in the loss.
» Emily Kotelnikoff had a team-high seven kills for Minot State.
» Minot State got a team-high eight digs from Lucia Mercolini.
» Minot State attackers were helped by a team-high 12 assists from Lucia Mercolini.

How It Happened

SET 1 | The Beavers found themselves in an early deficit, losing a tough first set 25-16. Minot State trailed by as many as 11 points as Sioux Falls grabbed the advantage for good at 7-6 in a set that was tied up four times before the Cougars took control.

SET 2 | Minot State then dropped the second set 25-19 to fall behind in the match two sets to none. The Beavers lost the first point and fought from behind the rest of the way before dropping the set.

SET 3 | Sioux Falls finished off the sweep with a set-three victory. The Beavers fell behind on the first point and never clawed back into the lead before losing the set 25-10.

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