Pioneers Drop 5-Set Thriller

The Basics
Score: MNU 2 - Clarke 3
Record: MNU (8-7, 2-1), CU (10-4, 1-0)
Location: Cook Center - Olathe, Kan.

OLATHE, Kan. - The Pioneers dominated Sets 2 and 3, but ultimately fell in 5 to Clarke on Saturday. In Set 1, MNU led 17-8, but Clarke rallied for a 17-5 run to take a 25-22 win. The Pioneers started Set 2 with an 11-0 run, and crushed the Pride 25-11 and 25-16 to take a 2-1 lead in the match. Set 4 was close, and MNU had match point at 26-25, but the Pride won the next 3 points to even the match. In Set 5, the teams were tied at 9 when Clarke went on a 4-0 run to take control, and the Pride finished the match with a 15-11 victory.

Turning Point
Clarke went on a 4-0 run late in Set 5 to win the match.

Individual Leaders
Alyssa Reichard had 19 kills to lead the offense. Avery Lowe, Mia Olson, and Pavlina Pelcova had 11 kills apiece. Emily Mathis had 23 digs. And Katrina Davis had 42 assists and 10 digs.

Up Next
The next match is Tuesday at home vs. Missouri Valley (10-5, 2-0) at 7:00.