The Basics
Score: MNU 3 - Kansas Wesleyan 2
Record: MNU (7-4), KWU (4-3)
Location: Mabee Arena - Salina, Kan.
SALINA, Kan. - The Pioneers trailed 13-8 in the 5th set before roaring back to win a 5-set match at Kansas Wesleyan on Thursday. KWU dominated the first set, winning 25-15 before MNU took the 2nd set 25-22. A tight 3rd set was won by the Coyotes 25-23, then MNU crushed Kansas Wesleyan 25-11 to force a 5th set. KWU controlled the 5th set to take a 13-8 lead, but the Pioneers exploded to tie it at 14. The Coyotes won the next point, but
Taylor Cowan won the next 3 to give MNU a 17-15 win and the match.
Turning Point
After a timeout trailing 13-8 in the 5th, MNU won the next 4 straight points to climb back into the match. And when trailing 15-14,
Taylor Cowan recorded a kill and consecutive blocks to win the match.
Individual Leaders
Eugenia Ayzaguer had 18 kills and 12 digs.
Taylor Cowan hit .478 with 13 kills and 9 blocks.
Marina Sanches added 10 kills and 10 blocks. Gabriella Stazzeri had 9 kills, 17 digs, and 6 blocks.
Chesney Vaughn had 17 digs and 2 aces. And
Hannah Bettge had 50 assists, 13 digs, and 3 blocks.
Inside the Box Score
No attacker hit higher than .241 except
Taylor Cowan at .478.
Up Next
The next match is Tuesday at Baker (5-4, 1-1) at 7:00.
