The Basics
Score: MNU 3 – Missouri Valley 0
Record: MNU (12-4, 7-1), MVC (9-9, 3-5)
Location: Olathe, Kan. – Cook Center
OLATHE, Kan. – MNU continued its strong conference play on Tuesday night, sweeping Missouri Valley 25-15, 25-20, 25-23 at the Cook Center. The Pioneers improved to 7-1 in the Heart of America with a balanced offensive attack led by Avery Lowe and a defense that came up big in key moments.
MNU hit .179 as a team and out-killed Missouri Valley 45-20, while the defense tallied 54 digs and 13 team blocks. After cruising through the first two sets, the Pioneers fought off a late Viking surge in the third to seal the sweep.
Turning Point
The second set proved pivotal. Down 11-3 early, the Pioneers regrouped after a timeout and stormed back behind strong swings from Mia Olson and Avery Lowe. A 16-5 run flipped the momentum, capped by a service ace from Alex Thomas to close the set 25-20.
Individual Leaders
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Avery Lowe: 14 kills (.333), 4 blocks, 16 points
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Mia Olson: 9 kills (.444), 3 blocks, 11 points
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Isabella Munari: 10 kills, 5 digs, 10 points
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Alyssa Reichard: 6 kills, 6 points
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Callie Winebarger: 13 assists, 2 aces, 6 points
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Emily Mathis: 20 digs, 1 ace
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Alex Thomas: 17 assists, 8 digs, 1 ace
Up Next
The next game is Tuesday at Benedictine (9-7, 5-2) at 7:00.
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