(Crookston, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Volleyball team hosted Minnesota State University, Mankato this evening in a rare NSIC midweek match. The Golden Eagle offense only had eight kills in the first set but the UMC defense forced the Mavericks into nine attack errors to help build a19-10 lead. The Golden Eagles only allowed four tie scores and two lead changes in the first set as they jumped out to a 1-0 lead. The second set changed hands a total of four times with eight tie scores before MSU snuck away with set two 25-21. The break between the second and third set was what the Mavericks needed to catch their breath after being stoned by the Golden Eagle defense for two sets. In the first two sets, MSU recorded .100 (13K-9E-40TA) and .270 (17K-7E-37TA) attack percentages. In the final two sets, MSU earned .520 (14K-1E-25TA) and .371 (17K-4E-35TA) attack percentages to take the final two sets and the match 3-1 (22-25, 25-21, 25-11, 25-20).
The Golden Eagles were led by Danielle Rueter (OH, 5-9, So., Burlington, Wis.) who tallied nine kills on 35 attacks. Katie Miedtke (MH, 5-10, Fr., Maple Grove, Minn.) played the match of her career earning eight kills, a .615 (8K-0E-13TA) attack percentage and knocked down five block assists. Not to be outdone, Alyssa Schneider (MH, 6-0, Fr., Racine, Wis.) also had an outstanding night earning seven kills and a match-high .667 (7K-1E-9TA) attack percentage. The Golden Eagle setters split time and set up the Golden Eagle offensive attack. Shannon Cologna (S, 5-8, Sr, Peoria, Ariz.) led the setting core with 17 assists while Kelsey Matykowski (S, 5-7, So., Sun Prairie, Wis.) finished with 12 assists. Cologna and Chelsea Wiesner (DS, 5-8, Fr., Rochester, Minn.) led the strong defensive showing tonight with 14 defensive digs each.
Minnesota State was led by Amanda Beekman who had 16 kills. She was followed by Amanda Thompson who had 12 kills and a team-high .500 (12K-1E-22TA) attack percentage. Brittany Stamer led all setters with 53 set assists while Samantha Dale led all defenders with a match-high 18 defensive digs.
The Golden Eagles are 0-24 overall and 0-16 in NSIC play. Minnesota State advances to 17-7 overall and 9-7 in conference play. Minnesota, Crookston hits the road this weekend to play Minnesota Duluth and Bemidji State on Friday, November 5 and Saturday, November 6. Game times are scheduled for 7 p.m. and 4 p.m. respectively.
For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics website at: www.goldeneaglesports.com.
The University of Minnesota, Crookston is an NCAA Division II Institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Golden Eagle Equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA).
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