The Basics
Score: MNU 3 - Benedictine 0
Record: MNU (8-4, 1-0), BC (5-9, 0-1)
Location: Bell Family Arena - Olathe, Kan.
OLATHE, Kan. - MNU won 3-0 over Benedictine in the conference opener on Tuesday. The first set was a back-and-forth affair which saw the teams tied at 21. MNU won the next 3 points and took Set 1 by the score of 25-22. The next 2 sets were controlled by the Pioneers and they won 25-18 and 25-16.
"Benedictine is a tough opponent, said Coach Karagyaurov. "I had watched a lot of film and seen them at our home tournament. They are a well-coached hard-working team that I have a lot of respect for. But on our side it's pretty simple. We had a game plan and the team executed that game plan really well tonight. With the exception of missing 6 serves in the first set - that wasn't part of our plan. We are learning a lot and continuing to develop individually and team wide. It's a long road of conference games that started tonight. So while it's awesome to get a solid W; we are very focused on the big picture. The girls are a blessing and I couldn't be more proud to be their coach."
Turning Point
With the score tied at 21 in the 1st, MNU scored the next 3 to gain control of the match.
Individual Leaders
Magan Alexander hit .409 with 12 kills.
Jacqueline Calvert hit .600 with 10 kills.
Jennifer Roth added 9 kills, 8 digs, and 4 blocks.
Rachel Dossett had 5 blocks.
McKenna Webster had 14 digs. And
Kourtney Hansen had 24 assists.
Inside the Box Score
MNU hit .291.
Up Next
The next match is Friday at Peru State (3-11, 0-1) at 7:00.
