The Basics
Score: MNU 3 – Avila 0
Record:Â MNU (5-2), Avila (4-6)
Location: Kansas City, Mo. – Mabee Fieldhouse
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – MNU rolled to its 5th straight victory with a dominant performance on the road Wednesday night, defeating Avila in straight sets (25-14, 25-20, 25-14). The Pioneers improved to 5-2 on the season behind efficient hitting and a strong serving game that kept the Eagles off balance throughout the match. MNU hit .235 as a team while holding Avila to just .055. The Pioneers also out-dug the Eagles 65-53 and racked up nine aces compared to Avila's three.
Turning Point
MNU seized control early in the opening frame, turning an 11-6 lead into a commanding 20-12 advantage with a 9-2 run that featured kills from Alyssa Reichard and Mia Olson, plus a pair of service aces.
Individual Leaders
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Mia Olson:Â 9 kills, .818 hitting percentage, 2 blocks, 10.0 points
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Isabella Munari:Â 9 kills, 10 digs, 1 ace, 10.0 points
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Avery Lowe:Â 8 kills, .286 hitting percentage, 8.0 points
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Alyssa Reichard:Â 8 kills, 5 digs, 8.0 points
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Alex Thomas:Â 19 assists, 5 digs, 3 aces, 4.0 points
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Emily Mathis:Â 20 digs, 2 assists
Up Next
The next game is Friday at home vs. Benedictine (1-4)Â at 7:00.
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