The Basics
Score: MNU 3 - Missouri Valley 2
Record: MNU (9-25, 5-11), MVC (14-15, 7-9)
Location: Burns Athletic Center - Marshall, Mo.
MARSHALL, Mo. - MNU fought back from a 2-1 deficit to win a 5-set match at Missouri Valley on Tuesday. The Pioneers won the first set 25-21, but Valley dominated the next two sets, winning 25-17 and 25-13 to take control of the match. MNU rebounded for a 25-16 win in Set 4, then never trailed in the 5th to win 15-12.
Turning Point
After losing sets 2 and 3 badly, MNU flipped the script in Set 4 to regain momentum.
Individual Leaders
Jessie Kujawa had 14 kills to lead the offense.
Jennifer Roth and
Maria Ayzaguer had 10 kills and 8 digs apiece. Sannah Mathews recorded 28 digs. And
Kourtney Hansen had 37 assists and 17 digs.
Inside the Box Score
MNU recorded 13 more kills than Valley.
Up Next
The next match closes out the season on Friday at Baker (13-17, 8-8) at 7:00.