The Basics
Score: MNU 1 - Central Methodist 3
Record: MNU (2-14, 0-2), CMU (12-1, 3-0)
Location: Bell Family Arena - Olathe, Kan.
OLATHE, Kan. - The Pioneers fell to 0-2 in conference play after a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Central Methodist on Tuesday. The Eagles pulled away late in a competitive Set 1 to win 25-21, then dominated the 2nd set 25-15 to take a commanding lead. In Set 3, MNU got back into the match with a 25-23 victory, but CMU jumped out to a 6-2 lead in the 4th and won 25-18 to seal the match.
Turning Point
CMU started Set 4 on a 6-2 run and MNU couldn't recover.
Individual Leaders
Maria Ayzaguer and
Jessie Kujawa had 10 kills apiece and Kujawa added 5 blocks.
McKenna Webster had 3 aces and 7 assists. And
Kourtney Hansen had 22 assists and 16 digs.
Inside the Box Score
The Pioneers hit just .022.
Up Next
The next match is Friday at home vs. Missouri Valley (7-8, 0-2) at 7:00.