MINOT, ND --The Minot State volleyball team cruised to a three-set sweep (25-23, 25-23, 25-21) over the Minnesota-Crookston Golden Eagles Saturday at home at MSU Dome.

The win moved the Beavers' record to 3-15 overall and 1-8 in NSIC play.

The Beavers were led by a double-double from Caton Pearcy, who registered 10 kills and 24 digs on the day. Emily Willis also added seven kills to help the offense. On the defensive end, Maya Vibeto chipped in for with 29 digs to go with five blocks from Kiera Hayes.

Game Notes

» Minot State had four players in double figures in digs.
» Emily Willis had a match-high three aces in the win.
» Caton Pearcy registered a double-double with 10 kills and 24 digs.
» Minot State got a team-high 29 digs from Maya Vibeto.
» Minot State attackers were helped by a team-high 13 assists from Logan Drennan.

How It Happened

SET 1 | The Beavers endured a back-and-forth first set to win 25-23 in a stanza that featured six lead changes and was tied 11 times. Neither team led by more than four points in the match. Minot State also supplemented their offense with three aces in the opening set.

SET 2 | After their win in the first set, Minot State put themselves on the cusp of a sweep with a 25-23 victory in set number two. The Beavers took the lead for good at 13-12 in a set that showcased six 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.

SET 3 | Minot State finished off the match in a 3-0 sweep after winning the third set. The Beavers grabbed control of the set early when the score was 3-2 and never trailed to win 25-21. Minot State led by as many as nine points at 23-14 before closing out the stanza.

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