ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- The Minot State volleyball team fell to the 16th-ranked Saint Cloud State Huskies in three sets (12-25, 16-25, 20-25) Friday on the road at Halenbeck Hall to open NSIC play.

The loss dropped Minot State's record to 1-8 overall and 0-1 in NSIC action.

Caton Pearcy finished with eight kills on the day to lead the Beavers attack. Minot State got 11 digs from Jaina Macaulay to lead them defensively.

Game Notes

» Caton Pearcy had a team-high two aces in the loss.
» Caton Pearcy had a team-high eight kills for Minot State.
» Minot State got a team-high 11 digs from Jaina Macaulay.
» Minot State attackers were helped by a team-high 13 assists from Jaina Macaulay.

How It Happened

SET 1 | The Beavers fell behind early, dropping a tough first set 25-12. Minot State trailed by as many as 13 points as Saint Cloud State never surrendered the lead in a set that was tied up just once before the Huskies took control.

SET 2 | Minot State lost the second set 25-16, digging a 2-0 hole in the match. The Beavers lost the first point and never clawed back into the lead before dropping the set.

SET 3 | Saint Cloud State finished the sweep with a set-three win. The Beavers came up short by the score of 25-20. Minot State trailed by as many as seven points as Saint Cloud State grabbed the advantage for good at 8-7 in a set that was tied up seven times before the Huskies took over the lead.

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