ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- The Minot State volleyball team could not out-play an opposing Huskies offense Friday on the road falling to Saint Cloud State in three sets, 25-16, 25-13, 25-13 in NSIC action.

The loss dropped Minot State's record to 1-25 overall and 1-18 in NSIC play. The Beavers wrap up the regular season Saturday at Minnesota Duluth.

Hailey Wathen finished with six kills on the day to lead the Beavers attack while finishing with a hitting percentage of .455. Minot State also got 11 digs from Kendal Braun to lead them defensively.

Game Notes

» Lucia Mercolini had a team-high four aces in the loss.
» Hailey Wathen had a team-high six kills for Minot State.
» Minot State got a team-high 11 digs from Kendal Braun.
» Minot State attackers were helped by a team-high 13 assists from Lucia Mercolini.

How It Happened

SET 1 | The Beavers found themselves in an early hole, losing a tough first set 25-16. Minot State trailed by as many as 11 points as Saint Cloud State never gave up the lead in a set that was never tied.

SET 2 | A 25-13 second-set loss put Minot State behind 2-0 in the match. The Beavers fell behind on the first point and never took the lead before dropping the set.

SET 3 | Saint Cloud State finished the sweep with a third-set victory. The Beavers lost a tough set 25-13. Minot State trailed by as many as 14 points as Saint Cloud State grabbed the advantage for good at 3-2 in a set that was tied up two times before the Huskies took over the lead.

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