Minnesota State couldn’t turn a strong third-set start into momentum, falling 3-0 to No. 9 Concordia-St. Paul at Taylor Center. The Golden Bears won 25-18, 25-21 and 25-17, using decisive scoring runs to take control in each set.

By the Numbers
  • Minnesota State: 10-14 overall, 8-8 in the NSIC.
  • Concordia-St. Paul: 19-5 overall, 14-2 in the NSIC.
  • The Mavericks had 33 kills and hit .158; the Golden Bears had 41 kills and hit .248.
  • Avery Klein led Minnesota State with 9 kills; Addison Foor had a team-high 10 digs.
Yes, But

The Mavericks showed their best stretch in the third set, building an 11-4 lead, but Concordia-St. Paul answered with a 9-point run and later scored 6 straight to close out the match.

What's Next

Minnesota State visits Augustana on Friday, Oct. 30, at the Elmen Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Bottom Line

The Mavericks competed in stretches, but Concordia-St. Paul’s stronger attack and ability to turn runs into set wins proved decisive.