Volleyball Falls to Omaha

Friday, September 22

Omaha, Neb.

7 p.m.

South Dakota State University

2-12 (0-1)

Omaha

4-10 (1-0)

South Dakota State

Omaha

Photo by: Inertia Sports Media/Dave Eggen

9/22/2017 9:35:00 PM | Women's Volleyball

Box Score

OMAHA, Nebraska—The South Dakota State volleyball team lost in three sets to Omaha Friday night in its Summit League opener in front of 680 fans at Baxter Arena.

The Jackrabbits (2-12, 0-1) lost 25-15, 25-17 and 25-15 to the Mavericks (4-10, 1-0).

Sophomore Ashlynn Smith led the Jackrabbits with nine kills. Classmate Makenzie Hennen added eight kills and hit a team-high .278. Senior Ellie Benson recorded seven digs.

Abby Bergsten led Omaha with a match-high 15 kills and Mackenzie Horkey added 12 kills and 12 digs.

Turning Point
In the first set, the Jackrabbits tied the set early, 7-7, after a block by Hennen and freshman Macy Smith. Omaha then went on a 12-3 run to take a 19-10 lead. SDSU pulled within six, 20-14, but the Mavericks closed the set on a 5-1 run.

SDSU was within two points in the second set, 12-10, but UNO outscored the Jacks 8-3 for a 20-13 lead. Omaha outscored the Jackrabbits 5-4 to lead 2-0 in the match.

It was over when …
Omaha opened the final set on a 12-4 run. SDSU got as close as 17-10 on a Mavericks error, but UNO won with two kills in the final four points.

Notables

Mattison Munger recorded 15 set assists tonight. She now has 1,899 career assists, 66 from moving into ninth in career assists at SDSU.
Ellie Benson registered her 850^th career dig. She now has 851.

Up Next
South Dakota State returns to action Sunday when it hosts North Dakota State at 5 p.m. in its Summit League home opener in the friendly confines of Frost Arena.

For more information on the South Dakota State volleyball team, follow the Jackrabbits on Twitter (@GoJacksVB) or like South Dakota State volleyball on Facebook.

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