No. 3 St. Cloud State def. Minot State 25-5, 25-17, 25-20

ST. CLOUD, Minn. — After a slow start, the Minot State volleyball team put in a scrappy effort but could not derail the 3rd-ranked Saint Cloud State Huskies, falling 25-5, 25-17, 25-20 on Saturday in NSIC action at Halenbeck Hall.

The loss dropped Minot State’s record to 2-21 overall and 0-15 in NSIC play. The Beavers are back in action for a non-conference match at future NSIC foe Jamestown on Thursday night.

Faith Di Mola finished with five kills on the day to lead the Beavers attack. Minot State also got 10 digs from Di Mola to lead them defensively.

Minnesota Duluth def. Minot State 25-19, 25-15, 25-15

DULUTH, Minn. — The Minot State volleyball team fell to the Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs in straight sets, 25-19, 25-15, 25-15) Friday on the road at Romano Gymnasium in NSIC action.

The loss dropped Minot State’s record to 2-20 overall and 0-14 in NSIC play.

Paulina Kowalska finished with seven kills on the day to lead the Beavers offense. Minot State also got 9 digs from Faith Di Mola to lead the way defensively.