The Basics
Score: MNU 3 – Central Methodist 0
Record: MNU (20-4, 14-1), CMU (17-7, 9-5)
Location: Olathe, Kan. – Cook Center
OLATHE, Kan. – MNU kept rolling Friday night, sweeping Central Methodist 26-24, 25-23, 25-18 to notch its 20th victory of the season and 11th straight to stay near the top of the Heart of America standings.
Avery Lowe paced the Pioneers with 14 kills on a .360 hitting percentage, while Mia Olson delivered 9 kills and 5 total blocks in another strong two-way performance. Isabella Munari added 9 kills and 13 digs, and setters Alex Thomas and Callie Winebarger combined for 33 assists to guide an offense that hit .205 as a team.
Dominika Bartosz continued to be a difference-maker from the service line, tallying three aces, and Emily Mathis anchored the defense with 18 digs.
Turning Point
The Pioneers trailed 18-14 in Set 2 before a 9-5 run put MNU up 2-0 in the match.
Individual Leaders
Avery Lowe: 14 kills, .360 pct., 2 blocks, 15.5 points
Mia Olson: 9 kills, .368 pct., 5 blocks, 12.0 points
Isabella Munari: 9 kills, 13 digs, .179 pct.
Alyssa Reichard: 7 kills, .222 pct.
Alex Thomas: 21 assists, 9 digs
Callie Winebarger: 12 assists
Emily Mathis: 18 digs, 5 assists
Dominika Bartosz: 3 aces, 6 digs
Up Next
The next game is Tuesday at home vs. Park (15-6, 11-3) at 7:00.
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