MINOT, ND --The Minot State volleyball team could not overcome a dynamic Mustangs offense Friday at home falling to Southwest Minnesota State in three sets (21-25, 21-25, 18-25).
The loss dropped Minot State's record to 3-13 overall and 0-8 in NSIC action.
The Beavers were led by a double-double from Caton Pearcy, who registered 10 kills and 17 digs on the day. Emily Willis also added 10 kills to help the attack. On the defensive end, Maya Vibeto chipped in for with 21 digs to go with five blocks from Katelyn Onespot-Danforth.
Game Notes
» Caton Pearcy had a team-high two aces in the loss.
» Caton Pearcy registered a double-double with 10 kills and 17 digs
» Caton Pearcy had a match-high 10 kills for Minot State.
» Minot State got a match-high 21 digs from Maya Vibeto.
» Minot State attackers were helped by a match-high 17 assists from Addison Zuther.
How It Happened
SET 1 | The Beavers came up short in a back-and-forth first set, losing 25-21 in a game that featured five lead changes and was tied 10 times. Neither team led by more than four points in the match.
SET 2 | A 25-21 set-two loss put Minot State behind two sets to none in the match. The Beavers dropped a back-and-forth set, losing in a stanza that featured seven lead changes and was tied 16 times. Neither team led by more than four points along the way.
SET 3 | Minot State couldn't prolong the match and lost in set number three. The Beavers fell behind on the first point and fought from behind the rest of the way before falling in the set 25-18.
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COACH NOTES:Â
Josh Wastvedt stated
"I'm just so proud of how this team continues to progress and learn to compete against high level teams. Yes, it's tough not getting the W, but the growth is incredible. The work they've put in is showing in a tremendous way. We're competing with some of the best teams in the country, now we just need to find a way to finish. Our defense did a really nice job controlling the pace for the most part and our pins really stepped up on the offensive side. I was impressed with our decision-making for most of the match. I'm excited to compete with this team tomorrow!"
