The Basics
Score: MNU 2, Central Methodist 3
Record: MNU (5-9, 0-1), CMU (10-2, 1-0)
Location: Fayette, Mo.
FAYETTE, Mo. -Â MNU took #11 Central Methodist to the limit, but fell in 5 sets on Tuesday. The Pioneers took the first 2 sets by the scores of 25-16 and 25-23. The Eagles rallied to take the next 2 sets 25-21 and 25-19, and the match went to the 5th. The Pioneers took a 12-10 lead in the race to 15, but the Eagles took 5 of the next 6 points to win the match.
"CMU is a tough team," said head coach
Molly Karagyaurov. "They're currently ranked #11 in the country and have some big hitters! I loved to see the fight in our girls. We had a game plan and went and executed it well. Anytime you go up 2-0 then lose in 5 - it is heartbreaking. But taking that team like that to 5 at their place is big! I'm proud of the effort and the focus we showed. We will learn and look forward!
This is a really tough schedule on the road to start the conference this year. We have #11 CMU, RV Evangel, #4 Park, and #21 Grandview all on the road! Then William Penn on the road; who is really coming on lately.
We have to grind a little bit and show some maturity with our consistency and execution when it matters!"
Individual Leaders
Jennifer Roth had 17 kills and 17 digs.
Ariana Arciniega had 14 kills and 10 digs.
Nikoleta Kandic added 10 kills and 16 digs.
Savannah Crossland had 25 digs. And
Gracie Myers had 42 assists and 12 digs.
Inside the Box Score
4 Pioneers recorded a double-double.
Up Next
The next match is Saturday at Evangel (8-5, 1-1) at 2:00.
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