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Concordia University, Nebraska Volleyball Team Falls to No. 5 Eastern Oregon University

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Concordia University, Nebraska's volleyball team continued its unbeaten ride, albeit for a short time, at the College of Saint Mary Labor Day Classic in Omaha. The fourth-ranked Bulldogs earned a thrilling 23-25, 25-20, 25-15, 25-19 win over Bethel College (Kan.) before being tripped up by No. 5 Eastern Oregon University, 25-19, 25-18, 25-21. The Bulldogs' head coach, Ben Boldt, emphasized the importance of learning from their first defeat, highlighting the need to improve their fundamentals and speed.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Concordia University, Nebraska volleyball team remained unbeaten at 7-0 before losing to No. 5 Eastern Oregon University.
  • The Bulldogs earned a 23-25, 25-20, 25-15, 25-19 win over Bethel College (Kan.) and a 25-19, 25-18, 25-21 loss to No. 5 Eastern Oregon University.
  • The team's head coach, Ben Boldt, emphasized the importance of learning from their first defeat and highlighted the need to improve their fundamentals and speed.
  • Bulldog All-American outside hitter Ashley Keck posted 11 kills and 10 digs, while Ella Watters added eight kills, Molli Martin contributed five blocks, and Shandy Faalii dug 19 attacks.
  • The Mountaineers' quickness and power were too much for the Bulldogs, with returning NAIA First Team All-American middle blocker Kiauna Mack (11 kills and five blocks) emerging as a key contributor.

Statistics:

  • The Concordia University, Nebraska volleyball team hit .147 against its two Saturday foes.
  • The team's serving and passing were improved, resulting in only three aces and a single service error committed by the Mountaineers.
  • The Mountaineers claimed their fourth win over a top 25 foe and have an overall record of 7-0.
  • The Bulldogs' Ashley Keck recorded a career-high 23 kills, and Shandy Faalii piled up a team-best 31 digs over the day's two matches.
  • At setter, Lily Psencik and Savannah Shelburne combined for 77 assists over the two matches.

Sources:

  • Concordia University, Nebraska Athletics news release, no date mentioned (paraphrased as "a day two action at the event")

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