MNU opened the 2016 campaign with a 3-0 sweep at Stephens College on Friday. In Set 1, Stephens led 16-15 before
Rachel Kater went on a service run to give the Pioneers a 19-16 lead. MNU held on to with 25-21 and then dominated the next 2 sets. A 25-16 score was followed by 25-14 as the Pioneers found their rhythm.
Gisele Silva led the offense with 14 kills and 9 digs.
Hannah Bettge had 19 assists and 8 digs.
Rachel Kater had 12 assists.
Tashley Snyder had 17 digs.
McKenzie Hayes had 7 blocks. And
Taylor Cowan added 7 kills and 5 blocks.
MNU is 1-0. The next match is the home opener on Tuesday vs. Tabor at 5:30.
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