No. 15 Southwest Minnesota State celebrated Senior Night with a three-set sweep of Winona State, earning its 20th win of the season. Natalie Pilney led the Mustangs with nine kills, while Ashlynn Schroeder recorded 24 digs.

By the Numbers
  • Southwest Minnesota State: 20-4 overall, 14-3 in the NSIC.
  • Set scores: 25-15, 25-17, 25-19.
  • SMSU hit .281, compared with Winona State’s .120.
  • The Mustangs have won at least 20 matches in six consecutive seasons and 22 of the past 23.
State of Play
  • SMSU honored seniors Mya Krystosek and Ashley Peltier.
  • The Mustangs continue their final regular-season home weekend Saturday against Concordia-St. Paul at 3 p.m.
Bottom Line

SMSU paired a milestone win with a dominant Senior Night performance, keeping its strong season on track as it heads into the home stretch.