By Gabi French–The Morningside women’s volleyball team took revenge against Dakota Wesleyan, sweeping the Tigers 25-20, 30-28, 25-21. Morningside suffered a 3-1 loss in Mitchell earlier in the season
Morningside had three hitters that finished with double figure kills. Jenn Buyert, who has been leading the Mustangs consistently this season, finished with a match and career-high 15 kills. This is Buyert’s fifth consecutive double-kill performance.
“I feel as the season goes on I am connecting better with my setter [Sykes] every day in practice, which carries over to games,” Buyert said. London Bockenstedt was next with 11 kills and Jayde Bergmann right behind with 10.
The Mustangs picked up 61 digs to top their top total of digs for a three-set match. Morgan Gourley led the way with 18 digs. Katie Kuck followed Gourley with 14, followed by Torie Sykes with nine and Jordan Rump with a career-high eight digs. Sykes led the team offensively where she delivered 36 assists.
Ashley Vande Stowe was huge for the Mustangs blocking with two solo blocks and four block assists.
The Mustangs next match will be Friday, Oct. 23, at home against College of St. Mary at 6 p.m. It will also be senior night.
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