The Basics
Score: MNU 1 - Benedictine 3
Record: MNU (10-8, 4-2), Benedictine (13-3, 4-0)
Location: Ralph Nolan Gymnasium - Atchison, Kan.
ATCHISON, Kan. – MNU fell to conference rival Benedictine in four sets on Saturday morning. The Pioneers dropped the first set 25-18 but rallied to win the second set 25-15. However, they couldn't sustain the momentum, falling 25-23 in a tightly contested third set and 25-16 in the fourth, sealing the loss.
Despite the defeat, MNU had standout performances from Avery Lowe, who tallied 13 kills, and Emily Mathis, who had 28 digs and 3 service aces. Katrina Davis dished out 35 assists, but the Pioneers' .132 hitting percentage as a team was not enough to overcome Benedictine's efficient attack.
Turning Point
The match turned in the third set. After splitting the first two, MNU battled hard, but Benedictine pulled away late to take the third set 25-23. That set shifted momentum back to Benedictine, who closed out the match in the fourth set.
Individual Leaders
Avery Lowe: 13 kills, .162 hitting percentage
Emily Mathis: 28 digs, 3 service aces
Katrina Davis: 35 assists, 12 digs
Alyssa Reichard: 8 kills, .161 hitting percentage
Pavlina Pelcova: 6 kills, 8 blocks
Up Next
The next match is Tuesday at home vs. Central Methodist at 7:00.
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