NSU Press Release

Bemidji, Minn. – History was made for the Northern State University volleyball program on Saturday, as head coach Brent Aldridge became the all-time wins leader with a 4-set victory over Bemidji State. The win was the Wolves 18^th of the season and 224^th of Aldridge’s career.

THE QUICK DETAILS

Final Score: NSU 3, BSU 1

Records: NSU 18-10 (13-7 NSIC), BSU 4-24 (3-17 NSIC)

Attendance: 284

HOW IT HAPPENED

·         Northern took the opening set with a score of 25-23, however Bemidji answered back with a 25-22 victory in set two

·         The Wolves responded and fast, sitting the Beavers down with set scores of 25-13 and 25-10 to seal the match

·         NSU hit .248 in the win and held BSU to a .181 attack percentage

·         Northern notched a match high 54 kills, 52 assists, 60 digs and 17 aces (season high)

·         Three Wolves recorded double figure digs led by Sally Gaul (16) and Madison Langlie was the leader on defense with 27 digs, as the lone Wolf in double digits

NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS

·         Sally Gaul: 16 kills, 9 digs, 3 aces, 3 blocks

·         Taylor Buckley: 11 kills, 6 digs, 2 aces

·         Hanna Thompson: 11 kills

·         Cara Cyr: 7 kills, .636 attack%, 5 aces, 3 blocks

·         Keri Walker: 49 assists, 5 digs, 4 aces, 2 kills

·         Madison Langlie: 27 digs, 2 assists, 1 ace

Box Score: https://nsuwolves.com/sports/womens-volleyball/stats/2022/bemidji-state/boxscore/12810