Mavs End Regular Season With Sweep Over MSU
Nov 13, 2004 | Volleyball
MANKATO, Minn. -- Despite hitting just .094 on the evening, the University of Nebraska at Omaha managed a 3-0 (30-26, 30-24, 30-27) sweep over Minnesota State in North Central Conference volleyball action Saturday night before 270 at Bresnan Arena. The Mavericks end the regular season with a 16-10 overall record and a 6-6 mark in the NCC, good for fifth place.
The Mavericks were led by junior libero Chelsea Miller, who recorded a match-high 30 digs along with two service aces. Nebraska-Omaha held a commanding 72 to 58 advantage in digs and an 8 to 2 advantage in service aces. The Mavericks also benefited from six Minnesota State service errors, compared to just three for UNO.
Offensively, Nebraska-Omaha was led by senior outside hitter Jenny Rankin who registered nine kills and one block. Junior Heather Hainline and senior Amy McLeay each added eight kills in the win. Junior setter Christie Johnson recorded a double-double with 36 assists and 10 digs.
Minnesota State (10-17, 3-9 NCC) was led by sophomore Mandy Reuter with 16 kills and three blocks. Senior outside hitter Michelle West notched a double-double with 10 kills and 17 digs.
Nebraska-Omaha's next action will come next week at the North Central Regional Championships, scheduled for Thursday-Saturday, November 18-20. The site and pairings for the eight-team tournament will be announced Sunday afternoon.
The Mavericks were led by junior libero Chelsea Miller, who recorded a match-high 30 digs along with two service aces. Nebraska-Omaha held a commanding 72 to 58 advantage in digs and an 8 to 2 advantage in service aces. The Mavericks also benefited from six Minnesota State service errors, compared to just three for UNO.
Offensively, Nebraska-Omaha was led by senior outside hitter Jenny Rankin who registered nine kills and one block. Junior Heather Hainline and senior Amy McLeay each added eight kills in the win. Junior setter Christie Johnson recorded a double-double with 36 assists and 10 digs.
Minnesota State (10-17, 3-9 NCC) was led by sophomore Mandy Reuter with 16 kills and three blocks. Senior outside hitter Michelle West notched a double-double with 10 kills and 17 digs.
Nebraska-Omaha's next action will come next week at the North Central Regional Championships, scheduled for Thursday-Saturday, November 18-20. The site and pairings for the eight-team tournament will be announced Sunday afternoon.
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