MINOT, ND --The Minot State volleyball team could not out-play a potent Vikings offense Saturday at home falling to Augustana (SD) in three sets (20-25, 15-25, 19-25).

The loss dropped Minot State's record to 3-25 overall and 1-17 in NSIC action.

Paulina Kowalska finished with eight kills on the day to lead the Beavers attack. Defensively, had three players reach double figures in digs, including Haley Saunders with 11, 11 from Jaina Macaulay, and 10 more from Caton Pearcy.

Game Notes

» Minot State had three players in double figures in digs.
» Maya Vibeto had a team-high two aces in the loss.
» Paulina Kowalska had a team-high eight kills for Minot State.
» Minot State got a team-high 11 digs from Haley Saunders.
» Minot State attackers were helped by a team-high 14 assists from Jaina Macaulay.

How It Happened

SET 1 | The Beavers found themselves in an early hole, dropping the first set 25-20. Augustana (SD) grabbed the advantage for good at 2-1 in a set that was tied up just once before the Vikings took control.

SET 2 | Minot State fell in the second set 25-15, digging a 2-0 deficit in the match. The Beavers fell behind on the first point and fought from behind the rest of the way before dropping the set.

SET 3 | Minot State could not win set three and was swept by Augustana (SD). The Beavers lost a tough set 25-19. Minot State trailed by as many as 10 points as Augustana (SD) grabbed the advantage for good at 2-1 in a set that was tied up just once before the Vikings took over the lead.

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