Story of the Match:
The MSU-Northern Skylights volleyball team played in a Frontier Conference matchup against Carroll College on Friday night. The MSU-Northern Skylights lost in four sets (18-25, 20-25, 25-22, and 21-25).
The first set the Saints were able to put together more runs to take the game. In the second set, the score was going back and forth until Carroll went on a 9-3 at the end to take the set. The Skylights were down by six at the start of the third match. Northern battled back to take the lead 15-14. They were able to put together some runs to take the set. The fourth set was a battle, as the Skylights were able to tie the game at 14-14. But they could hold on to take the lead.
Stars of the Match:
The Skylights attack was led by
Rylee Burmester, who tallied 18 kills with 16 digs.
Elissa Lind had 13 kills and had 16 digs.
Emily Feller led the team in assists with 47.
Shania Neubauer led the team in digs with 28.
The Saints were led by Lexie Gleasmen, who had 20 kills hitting .310 percent. Taelyr Krantz added 16 kills. Ali Williams led the team with 46 assists in the match. Julia Carr led the team with 22 digs.
Stats of the Match:
MSU-Northern had a hitting percentage of .153 on the day, while the Saints hit .228. The Skylights had 50 assists, as Carroll had 49. Northern also had 91 digs to Carroll's 98.Â
The Skylights so Far:
The Skylights fall to 1-4 in conference.
Next:
The Skylights will play tomorrow against Carroll College at 1 p.m.
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