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Lancers fall to Adrian/Ellsworth in straight sets

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ADRIAN — Looking to pick up its third win of the season, Canby volleyball hit the road for a matchup with Adrian/Ellsworth. The Lancers fell in a sweep but had several players put together strong individual performances in the loss. Junior Karli Weber led Canby with seven kills, while Jada VanEngen and Tatum Christianson added three kills apiece. Kinsley Verhelst recorded two of the Lancers’ three service aces, with Shyanna Stoll adding the other. Rachel Jelen recorded two blocks as part of Canby’s three total blocks. Christianson added the other block. The Lancers have a busy ...

Ubl's 39 digs lead RRC to third straight win

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SLEEPY EYE — Amelia Ubl had a standout defensive performance with 39 digs for the Red Rock Central volleyball team on Monday night. The effort culminated in the Falcons’ third straight win, topping Sleepy Eye 22-25, 25-8, 25-22, 26-24 in non-conference play. In addition to Ubl, the Falcons got defensive production from Kendra Schroeder’s 23 digs and Natasha Erickson’s 18. Victoria Pankonin also logged a block in the front row. Erickson was also an excellent facilitator for the Falcons, tallying 30 set assists in the match. Schroeder was the team’s primary finisher with 10 ...

No. 11 SMSU continues NSIC action against Sioux Falls and Augustana

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All notes courtesy of SMSU athletics communications. THIS WEEK The No. 11 ranked SMSU volleyball team, after opening PE Gym play with a win against St. Cloud State and Minnesota State, faces a pair of NSIC South Division rivals this week. SMSU opens play with a match on Thursday against Sioux Falls at the Stewart Center on the USF campus at 6 p.m. The Mustangs then host Augustana for the ‘SAAC Game of the Year’ inside the PE Gym at 2 p.m. on Saturday. All matches are listed in central time. MATCH COVERAGE Live stats and video for all matches will be available at ...

Tigers roll to third straight win with sweep of Mankato West

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MARSHALL — Following its second loss of the season to Benilde-St. Margaret’s three matches ago, Marshall volleyball has responded with a three-match winning streak. The Tigers continued their strong stretch at home against Mankato West, sweeping the Scarlets 25-18, 25-14, 25-18. “We ...

Mustangs tied for fifth following round one of The Jewel Invite

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All notes courtesy of SMSU athletics communications. LAKE CITY – The Southwest Minnesota State University women’s golf team is currently tied for fifth place, shooting a 34-over-par 322, following round one of the 12-team Jewel Invite hosted by Concordia-St. Paul and played at the par-72 Jewel Golf Club. Augustana is in first place with a score of 303 and holds a two-stroke lead over Sioux Falls. Upper Iowa and Concordia-St. Paul are tied for third place at 312, followed by SMSU and Minnesota State at 322. SMSU’s Carly Bronson is tied for ninth overall in the 74-player field ...

Blackjacks fall to Hancock in straight sets

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HANCOCK — Dawson-Boyd volleyball hit the road for a matchup with Hancock, falling to the home team in a three-set sweep. The Blackjacks fell 11-25, 13-25, 26-28. Kate Gruwall led Dawson-Boyd with five service aces, while Kadyn Perkins added two and Emma Stotesbery had one. Perkins also led the Blackjacks with 15 kills, while Stotesbery recorded a team-high eight digs and 18 assists. Dawson-Boyd will return to action Sept. 21 with a road matchup against Minneota. First serve is scheduled for 7:15 p.m.