NEW ULM, Minn. - After a slow start, MLC volleyball battled against the UMAC's top team, but were swept 25-7, 25-17, 25-18 on Friday night.
Northwestern dominated the opening set, which included jumping out to a quick 16-3 lead. The Eagles kept their foot on the gas as the Knights' struggled to play in system, leading to a negative hitting percentage.
MLC found more offense in the following two sets, hitting .171 in the second and .231 in the third; however, Northwestern hit .500 or better in each set.
Elsa Brauer led MLC's offense with a strong and efficient night, notching six kills at a .231 clip. Freshman
Kenzie Loberger also contributed six kills while
Greta Nolte had five kills and hit .133.
Northwestern's size overwhelmed MLC, particularly at the net where the Eagles had seven blocks compared to none for the Knights.
MLC setter
Ella Walz had 15 assists and
Kourtney Zech added 10.
Anna Kieselhorst led the defensive effort with 10 digs.
