USF dominates Minot State on the road

MINOT, N.D. (USF ATHLETICS) – The University of Sioux Falls Volleyball team completed a perfect weekend on the road Saturday afternoon, defeating Minot State in straight sets inside the MSU Dome.

The Cougars earned the 25-22, 25-15, 25-17 victory less than 24 hours after sweeping UMary in Bismarck. Sioux Falls improved to 6-11 overall and 2-7 in NSIC play with its second consecutive conference victory, while Minot State fell to 3-14 overall and 0-9 in the league.

Final: Sioux Falls 3, Minot State 0
Set Scores: 25-22, 25-15, 25-17
Records: Sioux Falls 6-11 (2-7 NSIC) | Minot State 3-14 (0-9 NSIC)
Location: MSU Dome | Minot, N.D.

Minot State scored the first two points of the afternoon before Sioux Falls answered with five straight to grab an early 5-2 advantage. The Cougars continued to build on the lead, moving ahead 16-7 before the Beavers mounted a late push. Minot State eventually trimmed a 23-17 deficit to just one at 23-22, but

combined for a block to finish the 25-22 win.

Sioux Falls controlled the second set from the opening serve. Wolfe delivered back-to-back kills as the Cougars jumped out to a 3-0 lead before stretching the advantage to 11-5. Minot State pulled within four at 15-11, but USF answered by scoring six of the next eight points. Gates ultimately closed the frame with a kill to give the Cougars a commanding 25-15 victory. USF hit .321 in the set while committing just one attacking error.

The Cougars continued to apply pressure in the third, opening up a 10-6 advantage before Minot State pulled within one at 10-9. Sioux Falls responded with four consecutive points, highlighted by a

service ace and a Wolfe-Haus block, to regain control. Walker helped USF extend its lead to 20-12 before the Beavers made one final push. The Cougars closed the door down the stretch, with Haus delivering the match-ending kill for the 25-17 victory and the second straight sweep.

• powered the Sioux Falls offense with a match-high 16 kills while hitting .448. Walker committed just three errors on 29 attacks and added three blocks to finish with a match-high 18 points.

• added eight kills on .273 hitting and led the Cougars at the net with five blocks.

• chipped in six kills and two blocks, while

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• directed the offense with 31 assists while adding 11 digs for a double-double.

• anchored the defense with a match-high 21 digs, while

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powered the Sioux Falls offense with a match-high 16 kills while hitting .448. Walker committed just three errors on 29 attacks and added three blocks to finish with a match-high 18 points.

added eight kills on .273 hitting and led the Cougars at the net with five blocks.

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• Sioux Falls held Minot State to just .038 hitting, including a negative hitting percentage in the second set.

• USF finished with 37 kills and hit .228 while committing 11 attacking errors.

• The Cougars held an 8-3 advantage in total blocks.

• Sioux Falls collected 68 digs compared to 65 for Minot State.

• Walker recorded 16 of USF’s 37 kills and hit .448.

• USF improved offensively as the match progressed, hitting .321 in the second set and .275 with 16 kills in the third.

• The Cougars did not drop a set during the weekend, sweeping both UMary and Minot State

Sioux Falls held Minot State to just .038 hitting, including a negative hitting percentage in the second set.

USF finished with 37 kills and hit .228 while committing 11 attacking errors.

The Cougars held an 8-3 advantage in total blocks.

Sioux Falls collected 68 digs compared to 65 for Minot State.

Walker recorded 16 of USF’s 37 kills and hit .448.

USF improved offensively as the match progressed, hitting .321 in the second set and .275 with 16 kills in the third.

The Cougars did not drop a set during the weekend, sweeping both UMary and Minot State

Sioux Falls returns home with back-to-back NSIC victories and a 6-11 overall record, including a 2-7 mark in conference play.

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