Northern State rallied after dropping the first set to beat Bemidji State, 3-1, and improve to 2-0 against the Beavers this season. Katelyn Schroeder led the Wolves’ attack with 21 kills as Northern secured its 18th win of the year.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: Northern State 3, Bemidji State 1 (19-25, 25-19, 25-18, 25-22).
  • Records: Northern State 18-7 overall, 13-4 in the NSIC; Bemidji State 16-9, 8-9.
  • Schroeder: 21 kills, 11 digs, 2 aces and 2 blocks.
  • Northern hit .243 as a team; Bemidji State hit .216 and committed 22 errors.
  • Attendance: 779.
Yes, But

Bemidji State took the opener and kept the fourth set close, but Northern answered with three straight set wins, including a .417 hitting performance in the third.

State of Play
  • Northern is 2-0 against Bemidji State this season, with wins of 3-0 and 3-1.
  • The Wolves host No. 19 Minnesota Duluth on Saturday at 1 p.m. for their final home match and Senior Day.
Bottom Line

Northern turned an early setback into a four-set win, building momentum ahead of a key final home match against Minnesota Duluth.