NDSU Stops Drake in Defensive Battle, 3-1

FARGO, N.D. - Brynn Joki had 18 kills, 14 digs and five blocks to lead North Dakota State to a 25-21, 27-29, 25-21, 25-23 win over Drake in college women's volleyball Monday, Oct. 15, at the Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse.

Megan Lambertson hit .516 with 18 kills and Lauren Cammack added 10 kills for North Dakota State, which improved to 9-12 overall with its fourth win in five home matches.

Libero Andrea Henning made 24 digs and defensive specialist Danielle Dombeck made a career-high 20 digs for NDSU.  The Bison had a season-high 100 digs and held Drake to a .119 hitting percentage.

Drake libero Sarah Madden made a school-record 45 digs, one shy of the Missouri Valley Conference record set in 2009.  The Bulldogs made 99 digs as a team.

Bentley Mancini had 13 kills, Amanda Platte had 12 kills and Jadranka Tramosljanin finished with 11 kills and 19 digs for the Bulldogs, who dropped to 3-17 with the loss.  Rebecca Brown served four aces.

North Dakota State takes a three-match Summit League winning streak to IUPUI at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, Oct. 19, and the Bison continue the two-match road trip against Western Illinois at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20.