The Basics
Score: MNU 3 – Stephens 1
Record:Â MNU (2-2), Stephens (0-1)
Location: Olathe, Kan. – Cook Center
OLATHE, Kan. – The Pioneers won their 2025 home opener with a 4-set victory over Stephens on Tuesday. The scores were 25-21, 25-16, 23-25, and 25-16 to even MNU's record at 2-2 on the young season. The Pioneers controlled most of the night behind balanced attacking and a relentless defensive effort, securing their second win in front of the Cook Center crowd.
Turning Point
After dropping a tight third set, MNU wasted no time in the fourth, racing out to a 10-3 lead capped by kills from Avery Lowe and Pavlina Pelcova. The Pioneers hit a match-best .255 in the final frame while holding Stephens to just seven kills, putting the match away convincingly.
Individual Leaders
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Pavlina Pelcova:Â 13 kills, .571 hitting percentage, 5 blocks, 15.5 points
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Avery Lowe:Â 12 kills, .258 hitting percentage, 3 blocks, 13.5 points
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Alyssa Reichard:Â 10 kills, .212 hitting percentage, 10.5 points
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Mia Olson:Â 8 kills, .316 hitting percentage, 3 blocks
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Isabella Munari:Â 8 kills, 15 digs, 2 aces
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Emily Mathis:Â 18 digs, 4 assists, 2 aces
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Alex Thomas:Â 29 assists, 12 digs, 1 ace
Up Next
The next two games will be played on Saturday in Hillsboro, Kansas at Tabor (0-3) at 11:00 and vs. Southwestern (1-3) at 1:30.