Mankato, MN (NSUWolves.com) – The No. 22 Northern State University volleyball team started the Minnesota State Invite with a 3-0 win against Lake Superior on Thursday. The Wolves are looking to carry their momentum into the next couple days.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 3, LSC 0
Records: NSU 5-0, LSC 0-1
HOW IT HAPPENED vs. LAKE SUPERIOR
- Northern State took the match in straight sets
- The set scores were 25-18, 25-6, and 25-6
- Northern led the match with 43 kills, 40 assists, 49 digs, and 7 blocks, hitting .378 as a team
- They held the Ice Hawks to 18 kills, forcing 19 errors for a -.011 attack percentage
- Abby Brooks led the attack for NSU with 13 kills and had a .571 attack percentage plus five blocks
- Linnea Nesheim had a team high .625 attack percentage, was second on the team in kills with 11, and had nine digs
- Abby Schauer led the team on defense with 17 digs while Ava Nilsson had 24 assists
- Schauer had two aces with Moberg, Schroeder, and Nilsson added one ace each
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
Abby Brooks: 13 kills, .571 attack%, 5 blocks
Linnea Nesheim: 11 kills, .625 attack%, 9 digs
Ava Nilsson: 24 assists
Abby Schauer: 17 digs
UP NEXT
The Wolves hit the court again on Friday, September 12 against Quincy University at the Minnesota State Invite. Start time is set for 2 p.m. against the Hawks.