BEMIDJI, Minn. - The Battle of the Beavers went to host Bemidji State on Saturday.

The Minot State volleyball team could not slow down a potent Bemidji State Beavers offense, falling on the road to Bemidji State in straight sets, 25-14, 25-14, 25-16 in NSIC action.

The loss dropped Minot State's record to 0-11 overall and 0-4 in NSIC play. Minot State, which has played 9 of its first 11 matches on the road, now returns home to host Winona State on Friday at 6 p.m., and Upper Iowa on Saturday at 2 p.m. at the MSU Dome.

Kylie Koontz, coming off a career-high 17 kills on Friday night, led the way once again as she finished with six kills on the day to lead the Beavers offense. Minot State also got nine digs from Viktoria Sedova to lead the team defensively.

Game Notes
» Tea Boeckel had a team-high one ace in the loss.
» Kylie Koontz had a team-high six kills for Minot State.
» Minot State got a team-high nine digs from Viktoria Sedova.
» Minot State attackers were helped by a team-high 11 assists from Lucia Mercolini.

How It Happened

SET 1 | The Beavers fell behind early, dropping a tough first set 25-14. Minot State trailed by as many as 11 points as Bemidji State grabbed the advantage for good at 12-11 in a set that was tied up six times before Bemidji State took control.

SET 2 | A 25-14 set-two loss put Minot State in a 2-0 deficit in the match. Minot State lost the first point and never took the lead before dropping the set.

SET 3 | Minot State couldn't prolong the match and lost in set number three. Minot State lost the first point and never took the lead before falling in the set 25-16.

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