The Basics
Score: MNU 3 - Central Methodist 2
Record: MNU (23-9, 15-4), CMU (22-11, 13-5)
Location: Puckett Field House - Fayette, Mo.
FAYETTE, Mo. - The Pioneers lead the South Division after a 5-set victory at Central Methodist on Saturday. The scores were 20-25, 15-25, 27-25, 25-16, 15-13. MNU trailed 0-2 in the match and faced triple match point in the 3rd set. The Pioneers rallied for 3 straight points to tie it, but CMU got the next point to lead 25-24. Another 3-point run for the Pioneers won the set and kept the match alive. MNU dominated the 4th set but trailed 12-10 in the 5th. A 5-1 run closed out the match and gave MNU the lead in the South Division.
Turning Point
MNU trailed 21-24 in the 3rd set before a 6-1 run changed momentum.
Individual Leaders
Marina Sanches hit .448 with 15 kills and 6 blocks.
Taylor Cowan had 14 kills and 4 blocks.
Gabriella Strazzeri had 10 kills and 15 digs.
Chesney Vaughn had 21 digs and 2 aces. And
Hannah Bettge had 41 assists, 4 blocks, and 2 aces.
Inside the Box Score
MNU hit .200 and .061 in the first two sets but turned it around to hit .240, .250, and .231 in the last three.
Up Next
The next match is Saturday at home in the quarterfinals of the conference tournament.
