North Dakota State Volleyball Team Wins Thrilling Match Against Saint Mary's

The North Dakota State University (NDSU) volleyball team demonstrated exceptional resilience and skill, outlasting Saint Mary's in a five-set match (3-2) on Sunday afternoon at Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse. This victory marked the third consecutive season that the Bison started with three wins, showcasing their strong beginning to the season. Lauren Jansen led the team with 13 kills and 8 digs, while Zoe John contributed 12 kills with an impressive .579 hitting percentage. Maddy Dombeck's exceptional passing skills were evident in her 21 assists and 8 digs, and Rya Borer posted a team-high 10 digs.

Key Takeaways:

• The North Dakota State University volleyball team secured a 3-2 win over Saint Mary's, improving their season record to 3-0.
• Lauren Jansen paced the team with 13 kills and 8 digs, while Zoe John recorded 12 kills with a .579 hitting percentage.
• Maddy Dombeck's impressive passing skills earned her 21 assists and 8 digs, and Rya Borer led the team with 10 digs on the defensive side.
• The Bison responded with a match-best .538 hitting percentage in the third set, which they won 25-18, after trailing in the previous two sets.
• Saint Mary's pushed back in the fourth frame, building an 11-5 edge but ultimately losing the set 25-17.
• The Bison surged back in the fifth set, closing with six unanswered points, including three kills from Emma Tallman, to win the frame 15-12 and the match 3-2.

Statistics:

• The North Dakota State University volleyball team improved to 3-0 on the season with this win.
• Lauren Jansen recorded 13 kills and 8 digs, Zoe Johnhad 12 kills with a .579 hitting percentage.
• Maddy Dombeck passed out 21 assists with 8 digs.
• Rya Borer posted a team-high 10 digs on the defensive side.

Sources:

• North Dakota State University Athletics press release
• Statistics and details from the press release regarding the match against Saint Mary's.