OMAHA, Neb. - The Mavericks are coming off a big win against Denver. They took down the Pioneers with a 3-2 win in Denver to keep possession of the number one spot in the Summit League. Omaha heads into its final home series with a five-game win streak. The Mavericks are scheduled to take on North Dakota State, Thursday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. and North Dakota, Saturday, Nov. 6 at 12 p.m. (Senior Day) at Baxter Arena.
Quick Hits
• Omaha defeated Denver, in Denver, for the second time in program history. This marked Omaha's first regular season sweep against Denver.
• Omaha led the game in kills (72-62), blocks (13-11), and digs (59-55).
• Ruch recorded a career high 18 kills with a .625 hitting percentage. She also notched six blocks and led the team with three aces.
• Limback tallied a double-double with 16 kills and 12 digs on the match.
• Clarkson led the offense with 52 assists and added nine digs.
• Marshall tallied a career high 11 kills and a season high seven blocks.
Scouting the North Dakota State Bison
The Bison are 11-14 overall and 5-8 in league play. North Dakota State is coming off of two home wins against St. Thomas and Western Illinois.
Bison to Watch
• Syra Tanchin- Leads the team in kills (317) and is coming off a 20-kill game against Western Illinois.
• Ali Hinze- Leads the team in aces (25). She comes in a close second on the team with kills (316) and recorded a double-double with 19 kills and 14 digs in the Bison's last match against Western Illinois.
• Raegen Reilly- Leads the team in assists (652) and put up 59 assist and added 11 digs in the win over the Leathernecks.
Scouting the North Dakota Fighting Hawks
The Fighting Hawks are 1-24 overall and 0-13 in league play. North Dakota is coming off a 2-3 loss against Western Illinois and 1-3 loss against St. Thomas. The Fighting Hawks will travel to Denver, Thursday, Nov. 4, to take on the Pioneers before making their way to Omaha.
Fighting Hawks to Watch
• Lexi Ahrens- Leads the team in kills (225), blocks (100.0) and aces (16).
• Madi Hart- Leads the team in digs (358) and notched 26 digs in their last match against St. Thomas.
• Maddy Hornyak- Comes in second on the team in both digs (239) and service aces (15).
