Box Score
Box Score
Records
Upper Iowa 6-11 (2-6 NSIC) || Sioux Falls 11-6 (3-5 NSIC)
Recap
The Peacocks hit a road block on Friday night in a Northern Sun Conference match against the Cougars of Sioux Falls University. Upper Iowa fell behind early and dropped all three sets to USF, 25-17, 25-16 and 25-15 as the Peacocks managed just 24 kills and a .097 hitting percentage in the match.
The loss drops UIU to 6-11 overall this season and to a 2-6 mark in conference play, while the win gives the Cougars a 3-5 start in NSIC play.
The Cougars doubled-up the Peacocks early in the first set, 16-8, thanks to three kills from Emily Johnson who finished with eight on the night. UIU could not catch up as USF coasted to a 25-17 victory to steal any early momentum.Â
In the second set, UIU trailed again, 13-3, but rallied late in the set. It wasn't enough as USF took a two games to none lead into halftime. USF earned a .600 hitting percentage in the second set, crushing 13 kills while making just one error on 20 total attacks. UIU, on the other hand, hit a measly .125 in that set.
Upper Iowa showed signs of life in third set tying the match early, 13-13. Yet, USF used a 12-2 run to finish out the game and the match to improve to 11-6 overall this year.
The Cougars finished with a .408 hitting percentage and a total of 39 kills.
The Peacocks were led by
Jennifer Mundt who had a team-high 7 kills.
Chelsea Berry was close behind with 6.
UIU Standouts
Jennifer Mundt (7 kills, 5 digs),
Chelsea Berry (6 kills, 6 digs),
Katie Chatten (19 assists),
Tricia Hanson (3 kills, 1 solo block),
Alisha VanderWoude (3 kills),
Rachael Behnke (3 kills, 2 digs)
Sounding Off
Head Coach
Aaron Nelson after the match:
"Sioux Falls played a great match. We never really did get our offense or defense going in the right direction tonight. We'll work on getting things straightened out for tomorrow."
Next Up
The Peacocks will look to snap their four-match losing streak tomorrow night as they head to Marshall, Minnesota to take on the Mustangs of Southwest Minnesota State.
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